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Senior Software Engineer, Observability

Astronomer designed Astro, an industry-leading data orchestration and observability platform for data teams. Powered by Airflow, Astro accelerates building reliable data products that unlock insights, unleash AI value, and drive data-driven applications.

We’re a globally-distributed and rapidly growing venture-backed team of learners, innovators and collaborators. Our mission is to empower data teams to bring mission-critical analytics, AI, and software to life. As a member of our team, you will be at the forefront of the industry as we strive to deliver the world's data.

Your background may be unconventional; as long as you have the essential qualifications, we encourage you to apply. While having "bonus" qualifications makes for a strong candidate, Astronomer values diverse experiences. Many of us at Astronomer haven't followed traditional career paths, and we welcome it if yours hasn't either.

About this role:

At Astronomer, our R&D team is dedicated to providing an exceptional experience in managing Apache Airflow at scale. As a leading player in the industry, we are seeking an experienced Software Engineer to work on our data observability product, a critical component of our expansion strategy. You will play a pivotal role in driving the success of our data observability platform. Your contributions will directly impact our ability to scale and deliver exceptional value to our customers.

What you get to do:

Contribute to the design, development and vision of Astro’s data observability platform.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand user requirements, implement and iterate on the observability and governance features to help our customers gain visibility into their data pipelines and data products.
Continuously evaluate and improve the architecture and implementation of our observability platform.
Contribute to the overall platform usability, reliability, and scalability.

What you bring to the role:

A strong focus on helping customers gain more visibility and actionable insights through our observability offerings.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to find middle ground.
5+ years of engineering experience.
Experience with fast-paced startup environments.
Experience with Golang.
Experience with SQL and OLAP databases.
Experience with distributed systems and stream processing.
Experience with software development best practices, such as code reviews, testing, CI/CD, version control, automation and debugging.

Bonus points if you have:

Experience with data observability products.
Experience with Apache Airflow or related workflow orchestrators

The estimated salary for this role ranges from $180,000 - $210,000 based on leveling and geography, along with an equity component and a comprehensive benefits package. This range is merely an estimate; actual compensation may deviate from this range based on skills, experience, and qualifications.

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At Astronomer, we value diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer: we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Astronomer is a remote-first company.

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What You Should Know About Senior Software Engineer, Observability, Astronomer

Join Astronomer as a Senior Software Engineer, Observability, and be part of a cutting-edge team that’s redefining data orchestration and observability in the industry! Based in San Francisco, Astronomer developed Astro, a premier platform that empowers data teams to transform their insights into action. Here, you’ll work on the forefront of technology, where you will design, develop, and enhance our data observability product. Your role will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams to create governance features that allow our clients to understand their data pipelines better than ever. With over 5 years of engineering experience, especially in fast-paced startup environments, you’ll thrive in shaping the architecture of our observability platform. If you have experience in Golang, SQL, and OLAP databases, you'll find a warm welcome here. We believe that unconventional backgrounds foster innovation, so even if your career path isn’t traditional, we encourage you to apply! As part of our R&D team, your contributions to usability, reliability, and scalability will directly impact our mission to help clients leverage data-driven applications. With an estimated salary between $180,000 to $210,000 and a comprehensive benefits package, every member of the Astronomer team plays a pivotal role in driving success. Come join us in delivering the world’s data, and let’s make a difference together!

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What are the responsibilities of a Senior Software Engineer, Observability at Astronomer?

As a Senior Software Engineer, Observability at Astronomer, you will be responsible for contributing to the design and development of Astro's data observability platform. This includes collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement and iterate on features that enhance visibility into data pipelines. You'll also focus on continuously improving the platform's architecture and usability while ensuring reliability and scalability.