Senior Software Engineer - Backend
Astranis Space TechnologiesSan Francisco, California, United States • San Francisco, California, United States
Posted August 28, 2025
150000 - 200000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Astranis Space Technologies specializes in building low-cost satellites for high orbits, with its flagship product MicroGEO offering affordable broadband services in geostationary orbit. The company also provides radiation-hardened electronics and supports government missions across MEO and GEO. Astranis has a $1 billion backlog for 12+ satellites launching over the next two years and is backed by $750 million from top investors, employing over 400 engineers at its headquarters in San Francisco.
Job Description
Astranis is a satellite communications company providing dedicated networks for large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the military. They are building and operating a fleet of satellites and are seeking a Senior Software Engineer - Backend to design, build, and maintain their platform. This role focuses on autonomous control, telemetry monitoring, and core software services for the entire fleet.
Requirements
- 6+ years of professional experience as a software engineer
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related technical field
- Strong proficiency in Python
- Experience with distributed systems and microservice architectures
- Experience and understanding of databases (Postgres, etc)
Benefits
- All positions offer a compensation package that includes equity
- Base pay
- Equity in the form of incentive stock options
- High-quality company-subsidized healthcare
- Disability and life insurance benefits
- Flexible PTO
- 401(K) retirement
- Free on-site catered meals