Senior Software Engineer

We’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our Earth Observation (EO) Ground Processing and Weather Infrastructure team. This role is critical to the reliable and scalable processing of satellite data from our constellation. You’ll begin by working on EO-focused pipelines and backend systems, and grow into a broader role supporting cloud infrastructure and AWS operations across all EO and weather data products. You’ll collaborate across teams—including operations, science, and product—to build performant pipelines, robust APIs, and high-availability systems that ensure the smooth flow of EO and geospatial data from space to customers. Key Responsibilities EO Data Processing: Build and maintain scalable pipelines for ingesting and processing satellite Earth Observation data. Cloud Infrastructure: Design and manage cloud-native systems in AWS to ensure high availability, fault tolerance, and performance for EO and weather services. Backend Development: Develop backend services and APIs in Python and/or Golang to support internal tools and external customer products. Infrastructure as Code: Use Terraform (or equivalent) to manage and evolve infrastructure for EO and weather pipelines. Monitoring & Reliability: Implement observability tools (Grafana, Sentry, CloudWatch, etc.) and CI/CD workflows to ensure system robustness and fast recovery from failures. Cross-Team Collaboration: Work closely with satellite operations, science, and product teams to deliver performant, customer-focused solutions. Production Operations: Support and optimize mission-critical, operational EO and weather services in real-time environments. Security & Best Practices: Apply modern security and deployment best practices throughout the software development lifecycle. Required Qualifications 5+ years of experience in backend or systems-level software engineering Proficient in Python (required); Golang is a plus Strong experience with AWS services (e.g., S3, Lambda, EC2, DynamoDB) Experience designing and operating event-driven and schedule-based data pipelines Familiarity with geospatial formats like netCDF , GRIB, GeoTIFF , and common weather model data structures Experience with Linux, Docker, and CI/CD tools Strong understanding of distributed systems, API development, and operational monitoring Solid debugging and troubleshooting skills in production environments Strong communication and collaboration skills Preferred Qualifications Familiarity with EO and satellite ground processing systems Experience with PostgreSQL and/or NoSQL (e.g., DynamoDB) Exposure to the Pangeo ecosystem (e.g., Xarray , Dask , Zarr) Experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration Networking or security background is a plus Passion for working at the intersection of space, weather, and real-time data systems Why Join Spire You’ll help build and maintain the backbone of Spire’s EO and weather systems—systems that power critical decisions in science, government, and industry. If you’re excited to work with satellite data, cloud infrastructure, and advanced analytics to solve global challenges, we want to hear from you. Spire operates a hybrid work model, and this position will require you to work a minimum of three days per week in the office. Access to US export-controlled software and/or technology may be required for this role. If needed, Spire will arrange the necessary licenses—this is not something candidates need to have before applying. Global Perks 🛰️ Name Your Satellite Program (NYSP) 🚀 Launch Attendance 🌴 Generous Time Off Policy 🎓 Education Assistance Program 🥰 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 📈 Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) 👣 Family Leave 💪 Fitness Reimbursement 🧡 Employee Referral Program 🍉 Healthy snacks & beverages in every office About Spire We improve life on Earth with data from space. Spire Global is a space-to-cloud analytics company that owns and operates the largest multi-purpose constellation of satellites. Its proprietary data and algorithms provide the most advanced maritime, aviation, and weather tracking in the world. In addition to its constellation, Spire’s data infrastructure includes a global ground station network and 24/7 operations that provide real-time global coverage of every point on Earth. Spire is Global and our success draws upon the diverse viewpoints, skills and experiences of our employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status. To help maintain a safe and secure workplace for Spire employees, all candidates who receive a conditional offer will be required to complete a background check . This may include criminal history and employment verification. Applying from California? Please review the CCPA Applicant Privacy Policy. Applying from the EU? 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