[Remote] Software Engineer, Infra at Astra

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Software Development, Developer Tools, Python EcosystemIndustries

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Cloud InfrastructureHosting and Cloud ProvidersDeployment SystemsCloud Storage StrategiesBackend API DesignDatabase InfrastructureDeployment Models (On-prem, BYOC)

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position remote?

Yes, this is a fully remote position with a remote and distributed team spanning Pacific Time to Central European Time.

What are the required skills for this role?

The role requires deep expertise in building highly performant and robust cloud infrastructure at scale, experience with choosing and managing hosting and cloud providers, deployment systems, cloud storage strategies, backend API design, database infrastructure, and understanding of on-prem, Bring Your Own Cloud, and other deployment models.

What benefits are offered?

The company offers competitive salary and equity, along with comprehensive benefits including healthcare and more.

What is the company culture like?

The team is remote and distributed, highly collaborative with asynchronous communication via Discord, GitHub, and Notion, operating as a small, high-trust team focused on shipping excellent software at a fast pace, with twice-annual week-long in-person on-sites.

What does the hiring process involve?

The entirely remote hiring process includes a take-home project building a tool based on a pre-defined specification, followed by a presentation, with no live coding segments.

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