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$185,900
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What this role is
LeoLabs is hiring a Senior Software Engineer to build cloud-based systems that track and manage satellites in low Earth orbit, protecting critical space assets through real-time analytics and radar integration. This role suits experienced backend engineers who want to work on mission-critical defense and commercial space applications with top security clearance holders.
Our summary, not LeoLabs’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
Skills this role names
- Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Apache Kafka
- CI/CD
- Go
- JavaScript
- Kubernetes
- Microsoft Azure
- MySQL
- PostgreSQL
- Python
- TypeScript
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What they ask for
Required
- Active TS/SCI security clearance
- B.S. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years professional software engineering experience
- Experience building, deploying, and operating distributed backend services at scale
- Proficiency in Python, Go, or similar language
- Experience with AWS, GCP, or Azure and containerized deployments
- Knowledge of relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and message brokers (Kafka, SQS, or similar)
- Understanding of architecture patterns, service boundaries, and API design
- Experience with observability and CI/CD practices
- Ability to work with stakeholders across teams
- Willingness to participate in on-call rotations
Nice to have
- Frontend experience with TypeScript, JavaScript, or modern web technologies
- Experience deploying into US federal systems
- Kubernetes in cloud environments
- Background in Math, Physics, AI/ML, or Orbital Mechanics
- Experience in high-availability or mission-critical environments