Senior Software Engineer - Data Engineering

Slingshot Aerospace is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join its Data Engineering team. The role involves designing, leading, and optimizing large-scale data pipelines and infrastructure to power real-time optical tracking of satellites.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in software or data engineering
• Proficiency in Python and experience building high-performance data processing systems
• Strong experience with MongoDB; familiarity with PostgreSQL and Databricks
• Solid understanding of ETL pipelines, data transformation, and large-scale data management
• Experience developing in Linux environments, including containerized deployments using Docker and Kubernetes in AWS
• Experience with source control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD workflows
• Experience building and debugging distributed data pipelines using Databricks, Apache Spark, or similar platforms
• Familiarity with MongoDB change streams and streaming frameworks like RabbitMQ or Kafka
• Strong written communication skills and ability to produce clear technical documentation
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, remote environment
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Equity
• Travel opportunities