Senior Software Engineer

Astronomer, the company behind Astro - the industry-leading unified DataOps platform powered by Apache Airflow®, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Airflow Infra team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on critical infrastructure that connects open-source Airflow to enterprise-grade cloud systems. The position involves building and maintaining the crucial layer that enables global organizations to orchestrate data pipelines at scale.

The ideal candidate will join an R&D organization known for innovation in cloud infrastructure and open-source software. You'll be working on challenging problems that push the boundaries of cloud-native systems, making data pipelines faster, more reliable, and easier to manage for over 700 leading enterprises.

The role combines technical expertise in Python, Golang, and Kubernetes with a strong focus on reliability and operational excellence. You'll be responsible for writing high-quality code, collaborating across teams, participating in incident response, and becoming a subject matter expert in key technologies. The position offers competitive compensation ($180,000-$210,000) plus equity and comprehensive benefits.

Astronomer values diverse experiences and backgrounds, welcoming candidates with unconventional career paths. The company maintains a remote-first culture with a hybrid work option, emphasizing inclusive practices and equal opportunity employment. This is an excellent opportunity for engineers passionate about impact, scale, and building enterprise-grade infrastructure solutions.