Senior Software Engineer, Exostellar
Kubernetes
Cloud resource optimization & management platform
Job no longer available
Cloud resource optimization & management platform
21-100 employees
Job no longer available
21-100 employees
Company mission
To develop a future of affordable cloud computing technology that empowers enterprises to command a finer level of control over their cloud resources.
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Company mission
To develop a future of affordable cloud computing technology that empowers enterprises to command a finer level of control over their cloud resources.
Our take
Exostellar, co-founded by three computer scientists from Cornell, emerged from a shared vision to solve the operational inefficiencies and overspending enterprises face as they migrate to the cloud. Recognizing the gap in cloud management, they created a platform powered by patented software AI, and machine learning to help companies optimize their cloud operations, boost performance, and reduce costs by as much as 90%.
The platform has quickly gained recognition, thanks in part to co-founder Hakim Weatherspoon's groundbreaking research in cloud storage, which has positioned him as a leader in the field. With its Cornell-developed, patent-protected technology, Exostellar has earned respect and traction since in 2019 launch, offering enterprises a smarter way to scale their cloud operations while securing critical data.
With its rapid rise in recognition, the company rebranded from Exotanium to Exostellar in 2023, signalling a new chapter in its growth. This move coincides with an increased push to boost brand awareness and attract high-profile clients. And supported by strong venture capital backing, Exostellar is ready to disrupt the cloud space.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Funding (last 2 of 8 rounds)
Feb 2025
$10.8m
SERIES A
Sep 2023
$15m
SERIES A
Total funding: $44.5m
Leadership
Tony Shakib
(CEO)Joined Exostellar in 2023 as CEO. Prior to that, they spent over 6 years at Microsoft as an IoT & Intelligent Cloud BD Executive and GM/Partner of Microsoft Azure Edge Compute/IoT/AI. They also spent 8 years as Cisco Systems in various VP roles.