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 Do as a Software Engineer for the Space Reliability Engineering teamAs a Software Engineer working with the Space Reliability Engineering team, you will be part of a small team in an agile environment. You will work 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 allows for flexible data storage and analytics.Data analysis of telemetry from Ground and Space Assets to ensure reliable and efficient performance.Maintain configuration control of all assets and provide for the rollout of updated software and configuration.Key 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.Salary The anticipated base salary range is $130,500 — $171,000 USD. Final base salary will be based on location, skills, experience and qualifications. 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.About 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 maritime, aviation, and weather tracking. 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 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, all candidates who receive a conditional offer will be required to complete a background check. This may include criminal history and employment verification. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17