Software Engineer, Astro Core Services

Astronomer

Software Engineer developing core systems powering Astro's Public API and platform usability at Astronomer. Collaborating with teams to implement features and maintain scalable architecture in a hybrid environment.

Posted 5/23/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $140,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Distributed SystemsGoJavaPythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Contribute to the development of Astro Platform's architecture and components, with guidance from senior engineers.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand user requirements, implement and iterate on features used by the engineering org as a whole.
Work with front end developers, product management and customers to deliver customer facing features such as public facing APIs and UI experiences.
Learn and apply best practices for building reliable, scalable platform software.
Contribute to the overall platform usability, reliability, and scalability.

Requirements

What you’ll need

An interest in building performant, scalable, and reliable backend systems.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a collaborative mindset.
A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
Exposure to at least one backend programming language (Go, Python, Java, etc.) through coursework, internships, or personal projects.
Familiarity with SQL databases.
Foundational understanding of distributed systems concepts.
Familiarity with software development best practices, such as code reviews, testing, version control, and debugging.
Experience leveraging AI coding assistants and LLMs (e.g., Claude, Cursor, Gemini) to accelerate development — from prototyping and automated testing to code refactoring and documentation.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity component
Comprehensive benefits package

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Hard Skills & Tools

backend programming languageGoPythonJavaSQL databasesdistributed systems conceptssoftware development best practicescode reviewstestingversion control

Soft Skills

strong written communicationstrong verbal communicationcollaborative mindset

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer ScienceMaster's degree in Computer ScienceBachelor's degree in Software EngineeringMaster's degree in Software Engineering