Airflow Reliability Engineer

Astronomer is seeking an Airflow Reliability Engineer to join their Customer Reliability Engineering (CRE) team. This role offers a unique opportunity to become an Apache Airflow expert while working directly with industry leaders. The position combines technical expertise with customer support, focusing on helping sophisticated organizations maintain mission-critical Airflow implementations.

The role requires a strong technical background with at least 4 years of professional experience and 2 years of Python expertise. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies including Kubernetes, cloud platforms, and various data engineering tools. The position involves solving complex Airflow problems, contributing to open-source projects, and maintaining system reliability through scheduled on-call rotations.

As part of Astronomer's remote-first culture, you'll join a distributed team while having the flexibility to work from anywhere in the United States. The compensation package is competitive, ranging from $130,000 to $160,000, plus equity, reflecting the high-level expertise required for the position.

This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about becoming a technical expert, enjoys solving complex problems, and has strong communication skills. You'll have the opportunity to work on sophisticated cloud-native products, interact directly with customers' technical teams, and influence the direction of the Airflow project. The position offers a unique blend of technical depth and customer interaction, making it ideal for those who want to grow both their technical and soft skills while working with cutting-edge technology.

The company values diversity and maintains an inclusive work environment, welcoming candidates from all backgrounds. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to deepen their expertise in data engineering while making a significant impact on customer success.