Senior Software Engineer, Office of the CTO

Astronomer is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Office of the CTO team, focusing on shaping the future of their Apache Airflow-powered platform. This role combines experimental prototyping with practical product development, particularly emphasizing Generative AI applications in data engineering. As a "hacker in residence," you'll have the freedom to explore and validate new concepts using various technologies, working primarily with Go, Python, and React/TypeScript. The position offers an opportunity to influence how AI will transform data professionals' work over the next 3-5 years, transitioning from human-driven copilots to autonomous agents. The role requires a blend of technical expertise, innovative thinking, and strong communication skills to translate prototypes into customer-facing features. Working in New York City, you'll collaborate with R&D teams while maintaining the independence to pursue creative solutions. The company offers competitive compensation ($180,000-$210,000) plus equity, and values diverse experiences and unconventional career paths. This is an ideal opportunity for a senior engineer passionate about data infrastructure, AI innovation, and open-source technology who wants to shape the future of data orchestration tools.