Senior Software Engineer SRE

OverviewAt Spire, the Space Reliability Engineering team's mission is to protect, provide for, and progress the reliable operation of Spire's constellation of satellites, ground stations, and software through vigilant monitoring of availability, latency, performance, and capacity. We embrace the Site Reliability Engineering work style and apply it to Space.What You'll DoAs a Software Engineer working with the Space Reliability Engineering team, you will be working with a small team in an agile environment. You will be working on systems and tools that improve the efficiency of the satellite fleet. Some specific areas include:Develop operational automation for mission execution, anomaly detection and resolution, space situational awareness, and performance monitoring.Develop a data platform that allow for flexible data storage and analyticsData analysis of the telemetry from Ground and Space Assets to ensure reliable and efficient performanceMaintain configuration control of all assets and provide for the rollout of updated software and configurationKey SkillsCandidates should have experience implementing systems using Python, including integrating with a diverse set of data stores and cloud services. They will need to interface with many teams across Spire to adapt user needs into system requirements and have the experience to collaborate and iterate on the resultant projects.5+ years professional software engineering, devops, or SRE experienceFamiliarity with Linux, including Bash scripting and basic system administrationFamiliarity with data analysis and data analysis toolsProficiency using and developing containers for development and production environmentsStrong candidates will also possess skills in one or more of the following areas5+ years of experience with system development using PythonFamiliarity with data backends like S3, RDS, Postgres, Redis, and ElasticsearchExperience with DatabricksFamiliarity with Python data visualization librariesExperience implementing monitoring and alerting systems using Grafana, Prometheus, or NagiosSpire 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. #LI-MI1The anticipated base salary range for this position is listed below. Final base salary for this role will be based on the location, skills, experience and qualifications. In addition to base compensation, this role may be eligible for annual equity awards and our employee benefits program, including vacation, sick, and personal time off; optional medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage; a 401(K) plan; health and wellness reimbursement program; and participation in Spire's Employee Stock Purchase Plan.Salary Range: $130,500 — $171,000 USDGlobal PerksName Your Satellite Program (NYSP)Launch AttendanceGenerous Time Off PolicyEducation Assistance ProgramEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)Family LeaveFitness ReimbursementEmployee Referral ProgramHealthy snacks & beverages in every officeAbout SpireSpire 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 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? Please review Spire's Privacy Policy.Please note: Communication regarding your application may come from @, @, or from Candidate.fyi (our scheduling tool). #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17