[Remote] Staff Backend Engineer at Astra

Only, Tennessee, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Fintech, PaymentsIndustries

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

PythonFlaskGCPSystem DesignAPI DesignDistributed SystemsAsynchronous ProcessingIdempotencyTerraformFintechEvent-Driven Architecture

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position remote?

Yes, this is a remote position available to U.S. residents only.

What is the salary for this Staff Backend Engineer role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What skills are required for this backend engineer position?

Candidates need 7+ years of experience building backend systems, strong system design and architecture skills, expertise in Python and API design with Flask or similar frameworks, and familiarity with distributed systems, asynchronous processing, and idempotency.

What is the company culture like at Astra?

Astra is a remote-first company where engineers thrive in early-stage environments, take high levels of ownership to build foundational systems, and collaborate closely with product, compliance, operations, and cross-functional teams.

What makes a strong candidate for this role?

Strong candidates have a product-minded approach, passion for building platforms handling real-world constraints like money and compliance, and comfort taking projects from ideation to implementation with minimal oversight.

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