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Staff Software Engineer, Image Operations

BlackSky is a leading real-time intelligence company operating the world's most advanced space-based intelligence platform. They seek a Staff Software Engineer to develop and maintain their core image processing pipeline, transforming satellite raw data into actionable imagery products.

Skills

  • Proficiency in Python and asyncio.
  • Experience with geospatial or astronomical image processing libraries (NumPy, Pandas, OpenCV, GDAL).
  • Expertise in agile development, git, CI/CD pipelines.
  • Familiarity with cloud computing environments like AWS Batch, AWS Lambda, Kubernetes, ARGO.
  • Strong communication skills for articulating technical concepts.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement features for BlackSky’s core image processing system independently.
  • Lead testing, debugging, and documentation of image processing software functionalities.
  • Develop automated monitoring and regression testing processes for service quality assurance.
  • Provide feedback during design sessions to ensure scalable, maintainable, and performant solutions.
  • Assist operational tasks ensuring production environment stability.
  • Identify requirement issues early and communicate proactively.
  • Mentor engineers and scientists on software development best practices.
  • Collaborate across teams to address cross-functional challenges in image processing.

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field or equivalent experience.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance with BlackSky covering 100% employee premiums.
  • 15 PTO days, 11 company holidays, floating holidays, paid volunteer leave, parental leave.
  • 401(k) with employer match, flexible spending accounts.
  • Employee stock purchase program and professional development opportunities.
  • Choice of Mac or PC, company swag.
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July 31, 2025
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