Senior Software Engineer - Infrastructure Focus

Astronomer is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with an infrastructure focus to join their R&D team. This role is crucial in developing and managing the infrastructure that powers their flagship product, Astro, a unified DataOps platform built on Apache Airflow®. The position involves working with complex distributed systems, managing hundreds of Kubernetes clusters across clouds, and building scalable solutions for enterprise customers.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about infrastructure and have experience with large-scale SaaS deployments. You'll be responsible for developing features for core infrastructure components like workload identity, multitenancy, disaster recovery, and private network access. The role requires expertise in languages like Golang or Java, with a strong understanding of distributed systems and Kubernetes.

What makes this opportunity unique is the chance to work on technology that powers data orchestration for some of the largest companies globally. The position offers competitive compensation ($180,000-$210,000), equity, and comprehensive benefits. Astronomer values diverse experiences and backgrounds, making it an ideal place for engineers with unconventional career paths.

As part of a remote-first company, you'll collaborate with core runtime, platform, and product teams while having the flexibility to work remotely. The role combines technical challenges with the opportunity to impact how enterprises manage and utilize their data infrastructure. If you're passionate about building resilient, scalable systems and want to be part of a company transforming how organizations handle data operations, this role offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact.