Senior Software Developer, Bellevue, Washington

About Xplore: Xplore is at the forefront of the next space revolution. Xplore is operating remote sensing satellites with advanced hyperspectral sensors and edge computing systems designed to deliver a new class of innovative and affordable space data products and edge computing services. If you are a builder and want to join Xplore and be part of a team that's pushing the boundaries of remote sensing and shaping the future of edge computing in space. The Choice Is Yours: At Xplore, you have the rare opportunity to shape software that connects Xplore to space via our satellites, ground stations, edge compute systems, and the cloud. Be part of our agile team, where your contributions matter, vs. working in role for a large corporation where decisions are out of your hands. Position Description: As a Senior Software Developer, you will play a key role in developing and scaling the software that powers our satellite operations, data processing pipelines, and integrations with global ground station networks. You will be responsible for building robust, scalable systems that support satellite tasking, telemetry, data automation, and image processing workflows. Youu2019ll take ownership of complex technical challenges, ensuring high performance, reliability, and efficiency in delivering space-based data solutions. In-Person 5 Days/week from our Bellevue, WA office. Requirements What Youu2019ll Bring + Educational Background: Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Aerospace, Data Science, or a related field. + Professional Experience: At least 5 years of hands-on experience in software development, focusing on cloud-native applications, distributed systems, and backend infrastructure. + Proficiency in AWS and Kubernetes, with hands-on experience in deploying, managing, and scaling containerized applications using Kubernetes on AWS ECS (or EKS). Strong foundation in DevOps automation, microservices architectures, real-time data pipelines, and cloud infrastructure, with expertise in Ruby on Rails, Node.js, and React. + System Architecture Knowledge: Strong background in designing, scaling, and optimizing cloud-based infrastructure, particularly using Kafka (Confluent Cloud), event-driven systems, and high-volume data processing. + Ownership & Execution: Ability to independently lead development efforts, ship high-quality code, and manage shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment. + U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident to comply with U.S. government regulations. Youu2019ll Impress Us Even More If You Have + Deep Ruby on Rails Experience: Expertise in building large-scale applications with RoR. + Experience in Rust would be great but not mandatory + Image processing experience + Astrodynamics, GNC, or physics experience for satellite simulations Benefits Compensation The base salary range for this role is $140K-$160K Stock Option Plan The company offers an equity incentive plan for qualified full-time employees. Health Care Plan Employees (and their families) can be covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. The HSA qualified plan is for full-time employees working 30 hours or more per week. Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays) Full time employees earn PTO at a rate of 1.33 days per month. There are a minimum of 13 paid holidays each year for full-time employees. Company Culture Our company and culture is designed around smart, fun-loving individuals who: u00b7 Enjoy building, launching, and operating in the space industry u00b7 Love being surrounded by

Created: 2025-12-05