Katalyst Space Technologies - Senior Software Engineer – SDA
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Requirements
• 5+ years of full-time software engineering experience • Experience working in the defense/space industry • Comfortable working in a small, fast-paced Agile environment • Strong communication skills and ability to execute under uncertainty • Familiarity with one or more of the following: Machine Learning, SDA, Backend Development • Proficiency in Linux, Python, SQL, Docker, and AWS • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. security clearance • Experience instrumenting microservices with Observability (we use the LGTM stack) • Comfortable leading algorithm development across different SDA data modalities (EO, Orbital, RF, etc.) to solve problems such as anomaly detection, pattern-of-life modeling, or maneuver detection • Autofill with MyGreenhouse
Responsibilities
• Design and implement containerized microservices within an AWS environment (Lambda, ECS) • Lead the design of relational database schemas (Postgres), prioritizing query performance engineering and indexing strategies to handle large, readily available SDA datasets • Own the end-to-end feature development and integration of streaming and batch ETL pipelines • Familiarity with deploying ML models in production and adding instrumentation to monitor model performance • Help with architecture design and defining technical direction • Mentor and help develop other less experienced engineers • What We Value: • Strong ownership mentality – you’ll lead technical execution and ensure your features make it from development to production • Accountable – The team knows they’ll be able to depend on you • Curiosity – We are solving the hardest problems in space and want to hear everyone’s voice to ensure we’re always innovating • Leadership – You will be on a small team and will be empowered to help grow the culture and influence technical direction • Your Ideal Background: • 5+ years of full-time software engineering experience • Experience working in the defense/space industry • Comfortable working in a small, fast-paced Agile environment • Strong communication skills and ability to execute under uncertainty • Familiarity with one or more of the following: Machine Learning, SDA, Backend Development • Proficiency in Linux, Python, SQL, Docker, and AWS • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. security clearance • Experience instrumenting microservices with Observability (we use the LGTM stack) • Comfortable leading algorithm development across different SDA data modalities (EO, Orbital, RF, etc.) to solve problems such as anomaly detection, pattern-of-life modeling, or maneuver detection • Compensation and Benefits: Your base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. The anticipated salary range for this role is $140,000 - $180,000 annually.
Benefits
• Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at Katalyst. You will also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of the Employee Stock Option and Equity Plan, as well as a relocation bonus and other discretionary bonuses. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, and unlimited Paid Time Off.
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