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Orbital Sidekick, Inc.

Senior Software Engineer (Cloud)

Orbital Sidekick, Inc., San Francisco, California, United States, 94199


The Orbital Sidekick (OSK) software engineering team is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to help us build SIGMA, our system for processing satellite imagery and delivering results to customers. In this role you will design and code services that process & catalog imagery, detect anomalies, store metrics, create reports, and deliver insights to customers. The software engineering team needs a generalist back end software engineer who is able to dive deep throughout our system, understands cloud architecture and is comfortable justifying technical decisions to the broader team.Space is in our DNA. OSK has a mission to leverage the untapped power of hyperspectral imagery (HSI) to address global environmental, health, and safety needs while helping companies reach their sustainability goals. OSK owns and operates a constellation of satellites with hyperspectral sensors. With those sensors, OSK can "see" methane plumes, liquid hydrocarbon leaks, vegetation health, and a lot more.

What You'll Do

Build APIs and services for creating and delivering insightsImplement image & auxiliary data catalog servicesCollaborate with the product team to determine feature prioritiesCollaborate with the satellite payload and analytics teams to implement new or improved image processing operationsBreak down & plan features & services for incremental deliveryWhat You'll Need to Succeed

5+ years of experience writing production code for cloud servicesExtensive knowledge of cloud computing, particularly AWS serverless technologiesExperience with API technologies (e.g., REST, OpenAPI, gRPC, GraphQL)Experience with orchestration technologies (e.g., AWS Step Functions)Experience with software architecture decision-making on a teamStrong written and verbal communication skillsEffective collaboration skills to work with a remote teamExperience with Python programming or an aptitude for adopting programming languagesExperience That Will Give You An Advantage

Knowledge of imaging principlesKnowledge of remote sensing analytics, earth sciences and/or geographyKnowledge of satellite mission operationsExperience with machine learningExperience with AWS CDK or CloudFormationExperience implementing authentication and authorization systems

$120,000 - $190,000 a year

Salary range is for California, Washington & New York City. Salary range for Colorado is $115,000-$185,000. Orbital Sidekick's compensation packages are determined based on multiple factors including business requirements, experience and location.Orbital Sidekick is committed to building a community where everyone belongs and we invite people from all backgrounds to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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