Senior Software Engineer, Spire Global
SatOS Team
$130.5-171k
Eligible for commissions and annual equity awards + Employee Stock Purchase Plan
3 days a week in office (Boulder, CO)
Provider of space-based data, analytics, and space services
Job no longer available
Provider of space-based data, analytics, and space services
501-1000 employees
Job no longer available
$130.5-171k
Eligible for commissions and annual equity awards + Employee Stock Purchase Plan
3 days a week in office (Boulder, CO)
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To provide customers with comprehensive data and analytics that protect our environment and our communities, transform global logistics, contribute to economic stability, and put moonshot goals within reach.
Role
Who you are
- 5+ years experience in professional software development
- Proven experience in production-grade software development using at least one compiled language
- Proficiency in Python or equivalent high-level language
- Knowledge of Linux-based development
- Experience with inter-process communication protocols (such as gRPC)
- Ability to communicate effectively with embedded software engineers
- Excellent documentation skills
- Good customer relations skills
Desirable
- Familiarity with safety-critical software systems in any industry
- Knowledge of version control systems, particularly Git and GitHub
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines
- Experience with project management tools
- Proficiency in scripting languages like Bash
- Proficiency in Python and Rust
- Understanding of cybersecurity principles systems
- Knowledge of telemetry and command systems
- Experience in implementing Fault Detection, Isolation, and Recovery (FDIR) systems for high-level or embedded applications
What the job involves
- We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer to join our Sat OS team (which develops the high-level operating system for the spacecraft)
- The successful candidate will play a crucial role in developing software for our satellite systems, contributing to the expansion and enhancement of our space-based payload execution and data collection capabilities
- Ideal candidates will embrace the commercialisation of nanosatellite systems and adapt to low-cost, fast-paced systems design, development, and implementation methodologies that set Spire apart from our competition
- In this fast-paced environment, the design to launch cycle is measured in weeks and months, not years!
- Develop services in Python/Rust that interface with hardware integration layers using modern protocols
- Implement communication interfaces between higher-level processes, including ground to space commanding
- Migrate legacy Python systems to a new Rust-based, distributed architecture
- Contribute to the design and implementation of fault-tolerant systems to meet the demands of new customer missions
- Collaborate closely with the Platform Engineering team to ensure optimal software-hardware integration
- Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for APIs and system architectures
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of our development processes and tools
- Perform ground-based testing and in-orbit verification of new software services
- Implement observability solutions for satellite-side services
- Work with our customers to translate their requirements into effective software solutions
- Tools and Technologies:
- Python, Rust, Bash
- Ubuntu (development environment)
- GRPC (inter-process communications)
- Access to US export-controlled software and/or technology may be required for this role. If needed, Spire will arrange the necessary licenses—this is not something candidates need to have before applying
Our take
There’s been an increasing focus on big data in recent years, and Spire Global aims to lead the field in the biggest data of all - Earth Intelligence - with its suite of satellites collecting data from beneath the Earth’s surface to the edge of the atmosphere.
It identifies three main areas of use for its data - Aviation, Maritime, and Weather. Its capabilities in these fields include providing over 660M position reports each day for the aviation industry, building intelligent routing and tracking systems for maritime shipping, and supplying in-depth weather forecasting and climate impact analysis.
Beyond this, Spire Global's satellite system has countless other applications, such as real-time observation in active conflicts, and wildfire tracking. Operating in a rapidly developing market for space-based data, Spire continues to expand its satellite network and capaibilities as demand for global monitoring and environmental intelligence grows.
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Insights
18% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 10 rounds)
Aug 2024
$4.7m
GRANT
Sep 2019
$19.5m
GRANT
Total funding: $202.5m
Company benefits
- Name your own satellite: Be remembered throughout time by choosing a name for a LEMUR satellite.
- Family Leave: Family is important. Our parental and family leave is designed to let you make the most of those precious moments.
- Learning & development: Spire more than encourages and supports ongoing personal improvement and a growth mindset, we welcome it!
- Launch Attendance: One of the perks from launching satellites into space is that Spire often has VIP access to view the launch.
- Generous time off policy: Take the time you need. Our flexible time-off policy promotes a positive work-life balance.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Our EAP makes sure you have access to support and counseling sessions whenever you need it.
- Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP): Our ESPP provides eligible employees with an opportunity to purchase Spire shares through accumulated contributions.
- Fitness Reimbursement: Spire encourages fitness activity to promote employee well-being with reimbursed gym membership expenses.
- Employee Referral Program: Spire is always looking for outstanding people to join our team, and you can help and be awarded a referral bonus.
- Healthy snacks & beverages: To help our employees to be as productive as possible, we provide healthy snacks and beverages in each of our offices.
Company HQ
Tysons, VA
Leadership
Theresa Condor
(CEO)Theresa has been with Spire since 2013, initially joining as a GM of Space service and Earth Intelligence, before becoming COO in 2021 and CEO in 2025.
Alison Engel
(CFO)Prior to joining Spire Global in 2025, Alison spent over 2 years at LeaseAccelerator as the CFO. She also spent over 5 years at Gannet as a VP of Finance and Senior VP/CFO & Treasurer.
Celia Pelaz
(COO)Prior to joining Spire Global in 2025, Celia spent nearly 8 years at HENSOLDT in various roles, including CSO and COO.
Johann Gabriel Oehme
(CTO)Johann joined Spire Global in 2025 as Chief Transformation Officer, moving into the role of Chief Technology Officer later in the same year. Previously, he spent 4 years at Aerotech Peissenberg as a Managing Director & CCO. He also spent 22 years at Airbus, holding various roles including VP of A350 Customer & Business Development and VP Head of Programme Procurement.
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