Senior Software Engineer

Astronomer is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Airflow Infra team within the Astro cloud platform. This role represents a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of open-source software and enterprise cloud infrastructure. The position involves building the crucial connection layer between the Apache Airflow ecosystem and scalable cloud infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing high-quality, well-tested code that powers how global organizations orchestrate data pipelines at scale. You'll work alongside innovative minds in cloud infrastructure and open-source software, contributing to making data pipelines faster, more reliable, and easier to manage.

The role offers competitive compensation ranging from $180,000 to $210,000, plus equity and comprehensive benefits. As part of a remote-first company, you'll have the flexibility of hybrid work arrangements across multiple locations including New York City, San Jose, and San Francisco.

Key responsibilities include writing production-grade code, collaborating across teams, participating in code reviews and incident resolution, and becoming a subject matter expert in specific technologies. The position requires strong proficiency in Python, Golang, and Kubernetes, along with experience in RESTful APIs and testing frameworks.

Astronomer values diverse experiences and backgrounds, encouraging applications from candidates with unconventional career paths. The company serves over 700 leading enterprises, providing solutions that accelerate building reliable data products for insights, AI value, and data-driven applications.

This role is perfect for engineers who are passionate about impact, excited by scale, and ready to tackle complex infrastructure challenges that push the boundaries of cloud-native systems. Experience with Apache Airflow and SaaS products is a plus, but not required.