Senior Software Engineer (Constellation Operations)

Job Description At Spire, the Space Reliability Engineering team's mission is to protect, provide for, and progress the reliable operation of Spires constellation of satellites, ground stations, and software through vigilant monitoring of availability, latency, performance, and capacity. We embrace the Site Reliability Engineering work style and apply it to Space.This role can be situated in Glasgow, UK, Munich, Germany or Luxembourg City, Luxembourg.What You'll Do as a Software Engineer for the Space Reliability Engineering team:As a Software Engineer working with the Space Reliability Engineering team, you will be working with a small team in an agile environment. You will be working on systems and tools that improve the efficiency of the satellite fleet. Some specific areas include:Data analysis of the telemetry from Ground and Space Assets to ensure reliable and efficient performanceDevelop operational automation for mission execution, anomaly detection and resolution, space situational awareness, and performance monitoring.Develop a data platform that allow for flexible data storage and analyticsMaintain configuration control of all assets and provide for the rollout of updated software and configurationKey Skills:Candidates should have experience implementing systems using Python, including integrating with a diverse set of data stores and cloud services. They will need to interface with many teams across Spire to adapt user needs into system requirements and have the experience to collaborate and iterate on the resultant projects.5+ years professional software engineering, devops, or SRE experienceDemonstrated ability to apply data analysis techniques to solve complex technical and business problemsFamiliarity with Linux, including Bash scripting and basic system administration Familiarity with data analysis and data analysis toolsProficiency using and developing containers for development and production environmentsStrong candidates will also possess skills in one or more of the following areas:5+ years of experience with system development using PythonFamiliarity with data backends like S3, RDS, Postgres, Redis, and Elasticsearch Experience with DatabricksFamiliarity with Python data visualization libraries Experience implementing monitoring and alerting system using systems like Grafana, Prometheus, or NagiosSpire operates a hybrid work model, and this position will require you to work a minimum of three business days per week in the office.Access to US export-controlled software and/or technology may be required for this role. If needed, Spire will arrange the necessary licensesthis is not something candidates need to have before applying. Global Perks Name Your Satellite Program (NYSP) Launch Attendance Generous Time Off Policy Education Assistance Program Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) Family Leave Fitness Reimbursement Employee Referral Program Healthy snacks & beverages in every officeAbout SpireWeimprove life on Earth with data from space.Spire Global is a space-to-cloud analytics company that owns and operates the largest multi-purpose constellation of satellites. Its proprietary data and algorithms provide the most advanced maritime, aviation, and weather tracking in the world. In addition to its constellation, Spires data infrastructure includes a global ground station network and 24/7 operations that provide real-time global coverage of every point on Earth.Spire is Global and our success draws upon the diverse viewpoints, skills and experiences of our employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status.To help maintain a safe and secure workplace for Spire employees, all candidates who receive a conditional offer will be required to complete a background check. This may include criminal history and employment verification.Please take a moment to review Spire's Global Data Privacy Notice for Employees, Contractors, Candidates and Visitors, as well asSpire's Privacy Policy.Kindly be advised that communication regarding your application may come from @spire.com, @recruiting.spire.com, or from Candidate.fyi (our scheduling tool).

Created: 2025-12-28