Senior Software Engineer, Office of the CTO
Description For Senior Software Engineer, Office of the CTO
Astronomer, the company behind the industry-leading Astro DataOps platform powered by Apache Airflow®, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for their Office of the CTO. This unique role functions as a "hacker in residence" within the R&D team, focusing on experimenting with new ideas and building prototypes that will shape the future of data orchestration.
The position offers an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of innovation and practical application, with a particular emphasis on how Generative AI will transform the data professional landscape over the next 3-5 years. The ideal candidate will be a technical generalist comfortable working with various technologies, including Go, Python, and React/TypeScript, while maintaining the flexibility to adapt to whatever tools are needed to validate new concepts.
Working in the Office of the CTO, you'll have the freedom to explore big ideas and turn them into tangible solutions. The role involves close collaboration with product and engineering teams to transform successful prototypes into customer-facing features. You'll be at the forefront of developing AI-driven solutions that aim to evolve from human-driven copilots to autonomous agents.
The position offers a competitive salary range of $180,000 - $210,000, along with equity and comprehensive benefits. Astronomer values diverse experiences and unconventional career paths, making it an ideal environment for innovative thinkers who challenge conventional wisdom. The company serves over 700 leading enterprises and maintains a strong commitment to open-source development and customer-centric innovation.
This role is perfect for someone who combines technical expertise with creative problem-solving, has a passion for data technologies, and can effectively communicate complex ideas to various stakeholders. The position offers the unique opportunity to shape the future of data orchestration while working with cutting-edge technologies in a supportive, innovation-focused environment.
Responsibilities For Senior Software Engineer, Office of the CTO
- Act as a 'hacker in residence,' rapidly prototyping and validating ideas
- Collaborate with R&D team to envision and prototype next-gen features for Apache Airflow
- Identify areas for improvement and devise innovative solutions
- Build LLM-based prototypes and features
- Contribute to intellectual property, articles, and talks
- Communicate research goals, progress, and outcomes
- Convey complex technical concepts to various audiences
Requirements For Senior Software Engineer, Office of the CTO
- Significant experience building software products
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Willingness to challenge the status quo
- Passion for dev tools, data space, or open source technologies
- Empathy for customer/user experience
- Bias for action and ability to work independently
- Creative thinking skills
Benefits For Senior Software Engineer, Office of the CTO
- Equity
- Medical Insurance
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