Mid-Level Backend Software Engineer, Xona Space Systems

$120-180k

Offers Equity

SQL

React

AWS

Kubernetes

Python

Django

Terraform

Vue.js

C++

Prometheus

Flask

Grafana

RDS

REST API

DynamoDB

FastAPI

Mid and Senior level

San Francisco Bay Area

More information about location

Office located in Burlingame, CA

Satellite navigation system

Job no longer available

Satellite navigation system

101-200 employees

B2BManufacturingDeep TechCyber Security

Job no longer available

$120-180k

Offers Equity

SQL

React

AWS

Kubernetes

Python

Django

Terraform

Vue.js

C++

Prometheus

Flask

Grafana

RDS

REST API

DynamoDB

FastAPI

Mid and Senior level

San Francisco Bay Area

More information about location

Office located in Burlingame, CA

101-200 employees

B2BManufacturingDeep TechCyber Security

Company mission

To remove the boundaries from modern technologies by providing precise and protected navigation services anywhere on Earth.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

3–5 years of professional software engineering experience
Strong proficiency in Python (e.g., FastAPI, Flask, or Django) and C++
Experience designing and building backend services and production APIs
Hands-on experience with AWS services such as Lambda, EKS, DynamoDB, and RDS
Solid understanding of Kubernetes and containerized microservice architectures
Experience working with both SQL and NoSQL databases
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

Desirable

Experience building device management, IoT, or distributed systems handling device state, configuration, and firmware updates
Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or AWS CDK
Frontend familiarity (React or Vue.js) to support effective collaboration on user portal integration
Knowledge of Identity and Access Management (IAM) and authentication platforms such as Auth0 or Amazon Cognito
Experience with observability, monitoring, and container security tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana)

What the job involves

We're seeking a Backend Software Engineer to design and implement scalable backend services and APIs (REST and gRPC) that power user-facing portals and device management dashboards
Build and maintain device management systems for provisioning, tracking, commanding, and monitoring remote user devices and payload assets
Develop internal operations software and automated workflows, including real-time telemetry visualization and health monitoring
Deploy, operate, and scale cloud-native microservices in AWS using Kubernetes, ensuring reliable integration between web-based user portals and backend data stores
Implement hybrid software solutions using Python for rapid API and cloud-service development, and C++ for high-performance data processing and interface layers
Collaborate cross-functionally with product, frontend, and operations teams to deliver reliable, secure, and maintainable systems

Our take

Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) is crucial for autonomy, tying vehicles to their environment and making autonomous operation possible. Xona Space Systems is developing a network of small satellites to provide high-precision PNT services, essential for modern technologies like autonomous vehicles and robotics.

The company has set its sites on pushing the limits of modern technology, setting itself apart in its space with its PULSAR service, which offers superior accuracy, availability, and security compared to traditional GPS. This makes it crucial for the widespread adoption of autonomous systems in unstructured environments.

The company has secured $270 million to date, its 2026 round being used to accelerate the deployment of its low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation. Its partnerships with the US Space Force and industry leaders highlight the growing confidence in its innovative approach, while future plans include the commercialisation of PULSAR, which will enable autonomous systems to operate effectively anywhere.

Kirsty

Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle

Insights

Led by a woman

Top investors

Glassdoor (4.1)

Company

Funding (last 2 of 10 rounds)

Mar 2026

$170m

SERIES C

Jun 2025

$92m

SERIES B

Total funding: $336.3m

Company HQ

Baywood Park, CA

Leadership

Brian Manning

(Co-Founder & CEO)

Previously worked as a Responsible Engineer on Thrust Structure for SpaceX, and an Engineering Manager for Power Solutions International.

Tyler Reid

(Co-Founder & CTO)

Was also a Lecturer at Stanford University and a Research Engineer in Controls and Automated Systems at Ford Motor Company.

Adrien Perkins

(Co-Founder & VP of Engineering)

Worked as a Research Assistant for Stanford University and was Lead Software Developer at Callsnapp.

Bryan Chan

(Co-Founder & VP of Corporate Strategy)

Also the Co-Founder, President and CEO at Night Crew Labs. Previously Co-founded and was Technical Director for Mothership Communications.

Jerami Martin

(Co-Founder & Director of Payload Mechanical)

Also works as a Mechanical Design and Systems Engineer at Pumpkin. Prior to this, they were an Engineer at Crosstrac Engineering.

Kazuma Gunning

(Co-Founder, Vice President & Navigation Services)

Previously worked as a GNSS Modeling and Simulation Engineer for Booz Allen Hamilton and was a Doctoral Student at Stanford University.

Paul Tarantino

(Co-Founder & Director of Integration and Test)

After studying at Stanford University, they went on to work as a Propulsion and Fluid Flight Systems Engineering Intern for the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory.

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