Senior Software Engineer - Build, NYC @Astronomer

Overview

Astronomer empowers data teams to build mission-critical software, analytics, and AI. The company is the creator of Astro, a leading unified DataOps platform powered by Apache Airflow®. Astronomer supports more than 800 enterprises in optimizing their data for insights and AI applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Shape the future of AI for data engineering, building intelligent systems that optimize data flow.
• Design and engineer components for Astronomer’s context layer to enhance data modeling and semantic search.
• Experiment with LLMs and cutting-edge retrieval techniques to create insightful developer tools.
• Collaborate with R&D and product teams to transform research concepts into product features.
• Tackle high-impact information retrieval challenges on a global scale using Astronomer’s data pipeline visibility.
• Influence the technical vision for next-generation AI-driven data products.
• Represent Astronomer in the community through open-source contributions and technical talks.

Requirements

• 5-8 years of software engineering experience with Python or Go.
• Empathy for users and interest in improving data professionals' workflows.
• Familiarity with early-stage product development and comfort with ambiguity.
• Experience or strong desire to work with LLMs, vector databases, and applied AI.
• Creative mindset with a passion for exploration and learning through iteration.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to thrive in an evolving, research-driven environment.

Benefits

Estimated total compensation ranges from $210,000 - $250,000, including equity and a comprehensive benefits package.

Location

Hybrid work model, with at least 3 days per week in the New York City office.

How to Apply

To apply, visit the Astronomer careers page.

Deadline

Not specified.