# Staff Software Engineer

Hiring organization: [BlackSky](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/blacksky)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/f15490f1-bc27-4984-96a2-e41c6d89735e

Listed on BlackSky's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Senior
- Location: Seattle, WA
- Remote: yes
- Salary: 150000 – 180000 USD per year

## Summary

This role develops and maintains software systems for autonomous satellite operations at a space intelligence company, overseeing mission management products from design through on-orbit deployment. It suits experienced engineers comfortable with Python and Go who want to grow into technical leadership while working on complex, large-scale distributed systems.

_Our summary, not BlackSky's wording._

## Skills named

Data Structures, Go, Python, Software Design

## Required

- Bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, mathematics, physics, statistics, or equivalent
- Minimum 8 years of software development experience
- Fluency in Python and strong understanding of Go
- Expert knowledge of software design, data structures, algorithms, and scalable code
- Demonstrated problem-solving initiative
- Strong team collaboration and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent activities
- US citizenship or eligible authorization for ITAR compliance

## Nice to have

- Familiarity with orbital mechanics and satellite systems
- Expertise in software and hardware performance characteristics
- Experience automating complex systems like satellites or fleets
- Knowledge of geospatial systems or data

Apply on BlackSky's site: https://boards.greenhouse.io/blacksky/jobs/8583097002?gh_jid=8583097002