Spire Global delivers space-based intelligence for government, weather and climate, and aviation - helping organisations make faster, more confident decisions. Backed by Bessemer.
About the role
Due to team growth, we are seeking an experienced Software Engineer to join our Sat OS team, which develops the high-level operating system and file transfer layer for the spacecraft
What they're looking for
- 5+ years’ experience in professional software development
- Proven experience in production-grade software development using at least one compiled language
- Proficiency in Python or equivalent high-level language
- Knowledge of Linux-based development
- Excellent documentation, collaboration, and communication skills
- Systems-level thinking (distributed, scalable, highly available) with an appetite for creating and adapting applications
More about this role
Due to team growth, we are seeking an experienced Software Engineer to join our Sat OS team, which develops the high-level operating system and file transfer layer for the spacecraft
The successful candidate will play a crucial role in developing software for our satellite systems, contributing to the expansion and enhancement of our space and ground-based data transfer capabilities. Ideal candidates will embrace the commercialization of nanosatellite systems and adapt to low-cost, fast-paced systems design, development, and implementation methodologies that set Spire apart from our competition. In this fast-paced environment, the design to launch cycle is measured in weeks and months, not years!
- Develop and enhance satellite-side applications with a focus on file transfer to and from the satellite and its payloads
- Contribute to the design and implementation of the next generation of Spire’s File Transfer architecture (Rust)
- Ensure that Spire’s file transfer services meet internal and mission-driven security standards
- Enhance observability and fault-tolerance of Spire’s file transfer services
- Take responsibility for the performance of critical file transfer services that...
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