Senior Software Engineer, Office of the CTO

Astronomer, the company behind Astro - the industry-leading unified DataOps platform powered by Apache Airflow®, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Office of the CTO. This unique position offers an opportunity to shape the future of data orchestration and AI integration.

As a "hacker in residence," you'll have the freedom to experiment with cutting-edge technologies and validate new concepts that could define tomorrow's product features. The role specifically focuses on exploring how Generative AI will transform the data professional landscape over the next 3-5 years, with the goal of leading the market in both perspective and product development.

The position requires a versatile technologist comfortable working with various tools and languages, particularly Go, Python, and React/TypeScript. You'll be responsible for rapidly prototyping ideas, building LLM-based features, and working closely with product and engineering teams to transform successful experiments into customer-facing features.

What makes this role special is its placement within the Office of the CTO, where you'll have the autonomy to explore uncharted territories while contributing to Astronomer's thought leadership through intellectual property, articles, and talks. The company values diverse experiences and unconventional career paths, making it an ideal environment for innovative thinkers.

The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $180,000 to $210,000, plus equity and comprehensive benefits. Based in New York City, this role provides an opportunity to work with a company trusted by over 700 leading enterprises, directly influencing how businesses leverage their data assets.

For someone passionate about dev tools, data orchestration, and open source technologies, this role offers the perfect blend of technical challenge and creative freedom, with the chance to shape the future of data engineering and AI integration.