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Senior Software Engineer

LeoLabs, Inc.
Location
Denver, CO or Melo Park, CA
Posted
19 days ago
Department
Software Engineering
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Active US TS/SCI clearance
  • B.S. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of professional software engineering experience
  • Experience building cloud-based systems at scale
  • Experience building, deploying, and operating distributed backend services
  • Proficiency in Python, Go, or a similar language
Nice to have
  • Experience building production frontend applications with TypeScript, JavaScript, or comparable modern web technologies
  • Experience deploying into US federal systems
  • Experience with Kubernetes in cloud environments
  • Background in Math/Physics, AI/ML, or Orbital Mechanics
  • Experience operating in a high-availability or mission-critical environment
What the job really is

As a Senior Software Engineer at LeoLabs, you will develop and optimize software systems that support advanced radar operations and space domain awareness missions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-performance software solutions that meet mission-critical customer requirements, particularly for DOD/IC contracts. Your role will involve full-stack software development, ensuring system reliability and performance, and leveraging generative AI to enhance software quality.

Benefits
  • Flexible remote/hybrid opportunities
  • Unlimited paid time off for most roles
  • Competitive salary and equity packages
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
  • Access to the forefront of commercial space operations and defense innovation
Things to weigh
  • Salary range is up to $194,700, but final compensation may vary based on various factors
  • Position requires active TS/SCI clearance, which may limit candidate pool
  • Remote position but candidates must be located in specific areas (San Francisco Bay area or Denver, CO)
  • Role involves on-call support for critical systems
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