# Senior Software Engineer, Platform at Astronome

- Company: Astronome
- What the company does: Astronome AI is your all-in-one IT management solution. We streamline your IT operations, integrating with your existing tech stack to enhance security and efficiency. Backed by Entrepreneur First and Techstars.
- Company website: https://astronome.ai
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Senior
- Location: New York City
- Work setup: Remote
- Pay: $168K to $230K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-10-02
- Apply by: 2026-11-16
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/Astronomer/6a449492-af68-4266-a81d-8df0a331b33e?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/astronome-senior-software-engineer-platform-2/

## About the role

At Astronomer, we’re redefining how companies run Apache Airflow at scale. Our R&D organization is home to some of the most innovative minds in cloud infrastructure and open-source software. We’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our Platform Engineering team. You get to go in at the ground level of how our production infrastructure is designed, built, tested and deployed. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Strong experience in Non-Abstract Systems design and implementation
- Strong proficiency in Python, Golang and in-depth experience with Kubernetes (CKA or equivalent or greater)
- Experience with observability principles and technologies, including SLI/SLO definition and tracking
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with experience in working with a globally distributed team in delivery
- A passion for reliability and operational excellence. A low tolerance for toil and other nonsense
- Ability to estimate the scope of work accurately and coordinate with stakeholders to address risks and ensure successful project delivery

Tags: Engineering

Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/astronome-senior-software-engineer-platform-2/