Senior Software Engineer
AstronomerSalary not specified
- Full Time
- Senior (5 to 8 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
AI & Machine Learning, Consumer Software, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
Position Overview
- Location Type: Remote
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Salary: Competitive (salary and equity)
Astral's mission is to make the Python ecosystem more productive by building next-generation developer tools. These tools empower developers to ship great software faster. Astral has already developed Ruff, an extremely fast Python linter and formatter, and uv, a comprehensive Python package manager, both of which are among the fastest-growing developer tools. The company is now focused on pushing the future of Python with a state-of-the-art type checker and building its first commercial services. The early team comprises experienced individuals, including the authors of ripgrep, bat, hyperfine, and maturin; early, core contributors to Biome and Prefect; and multiple CPython core developers, all working at the intersection of Rust and Python.
Requirements
- Deep experience with Rust, Python, or open source.
- Strong understanding of developer tools.
- Ability to contribute to open source projects.
- Experience with command-line tools is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the development of Ruff, uv, and the Astral ecosystem.
- Work on a variety of tasks, ranging from low-level Rust optimizations to high-level user experience design.
- Maintain and contribute to open-source projects.
- Engage with the community, review pull requests, and debug issues.
- Collaborate with team members asynchronously (e.g., Discord, GitHub, Notion).
Application Instructions
- Hiring Process: The hiring process consists of three phases:
- Take-home project: Build a command-line tool based on a pre-defined specification.
- Presentation: Present on your own work and engage in technical conversations.
- Co-working engagement: Spend time collaborating with team members.
- Process: The entire process is remote and does not include live coding segments.
Company Information
- Company Mission: To make the Python ecosystem more productive by building next-generation developer tools.
- Team: Remote and highly distributed, hiring from Pacific Time (e.g., San Francisco, USA) to Central European Time (e.g., Munich, Germany).
- Benefits: Competitive salary and equity, comprehensive benefits (healthcare and more).
- Values: A small, high-trust team that strives to ship excellent software at a fast pace, while having fun.
Skills
Rust
Python
Open Source
Command-Line Tools
Developer Tools
Debugging
Collaboration
Astra
Provides launch services for small satellites
About Astra
Astra provides launch services specifically for small satellites, catering to commercial businesses, government agencies, and research institutions that need reliable access to space. The company operates small, agile rockets designed to transport these satellites into low Earth orbit (LEO). Astra's approach focuses on making space more accessible by reducing the costs and complexities associated with satellite launches, which allows a wider range of customers to utilize their services. Unlike many competitors, Astra emphasizes efficiency and cost-effectiveness in its operations, aiming to meet the growing demand for satellite-based services such as Earth observation and telecommunications. The company's goal is to facilitate more frequent and affordable satellite launches, thereby expanding opportunities for various applications in the space industry.
Alameda, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2016Year Founded
$291.8MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
AerospaceIndustries
201-500Employees