Full Stack Software Engineer (Los Angeles, CA)

From telescopes to software architecture, Observable Space provides the foundational elements every organization needs to operate in space. Observable Space is unlocking continuous, real-time observations of space with the industry’s first line of vertically integrated hardware and software products. The company is the result of a merger between PlaneWave Instruments, the leader in advanced telescope design and manufacturing in the US, and OurSky, a company founded by SpaceX’s former VP of software engineering to create a developer platform for space data applications. Observable Space’s full line of products serves all sectors of the space industry including commercial, science, education, and government customers, as well as astronomy enthusiasts discovering the cosmos.

Observable Space is backed by top institutional investors–Upfront Ventures, Oceans Ventures, Venrex, Marlinspike Partners, and Embedded Ventures.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Full Stack Software Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role will involve deep engagement with our backend microservices, javascript front ends, and c++ edge processing applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software engineering, with specific expertise in distributed systems, relational database design, reactive frontend programming, and a keen eye for design. This role will report to the Manager of Platform Engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project goals and deliver high-quality software solutions.

• Produce robust technical documentation - RFCs, tech specs, and product requirements documents for multi team long lived projects.

• Iterative mindset - perfect is the enemy of good.

• Customer friendly

• Thrive in a fast paced dynamic environment while utilizing data to pivot to the most important task on hand.

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a relevant software engineering role.

• Strong programming skills in Java, Kotlin, C++, or C# (we love our statically typed object oriented languages!)

• Have an acute product sense and place an emphasis on user experience

• Excellent data modeling skills - extensive experience working with RDBMSs, ETL processes, and data warehousing

• Debug production issues across multiple platforms and levels of our software stack (no printlines please)

• Experience in a test-driven development environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Kotlin for backend programming and have an allergy to monolithic frameworks and ORMs

• Experience with TypeScript and React to create complex user interfaces

• Experience working with foreign function interfaces to call rust and c++ from the JVM

• A love of astronomy, physics, and science

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and generous benefits package.

• Premier health benefits (medical, dental, and vision) covered 100% for the employee and 80% for family (for US employees; alternative options available for international employees)

• Flextime PTO with a required minimum of three weeks vacation.

• Opportunity to work on groundbreaking projects in a highly innovative environment.

• A collaborative and inclusive culture that fosters professional growth and development.

Observable Space is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.