Senior Software Engineer (m/f/d)

The Mission

We are looking for talented Senior Software Engineers with demonstrated real-world experience to help us conceptualize, implement and operationalize mission-critical software components at the heart of our satellite constellation. As a key member of our team, you'll play an essential role in the ongoing operation and enhancement of our space-based sensor network - directly contributing to refine our ability to monitor and respond to wildfires, helping to safeguard communities, preserve wildlife, and protect ecosystems worldwide.

What you’ll be doing

We're looking for someone who’s proactive, with a strong ability to understand the bigger picture while also diving deep into technical details & implementations.

• Modeling & Architecture: Proficient in complex systems architecture and skilled in breaking down given problems into manageable parts. Demonstrate discernment in making engineering trade-offs and systematically resolving requirements.
• Development & Operations: Develop production-quality code in Python, deploying to Linux-based infrastructure. You'll have hands-on involvement with databases, APIs, and networking.
• Code Management & CI:   Establish and participate in code reviews, and adhere to established Git workflows to ensure high-quality software development. Establish and maintain automated end-to-end testing frameworks for your software components, and be responsible for CI pipelines ensuring software robustness and reliability.
• Tech Stack Proficiency: While Python remains an essential part of our stack, proficiency in other high-level, type-safe languages is valued. Familiarity with shell and general software engineering principles is a must.

Relevant Skills

• Shown practical experience (5+ years)
• Knowledge and application of modeling approach
• Advanced programming skills (preferably Python/OOP) and Git, Docker, Databases, Linux, Software Packaging
• University degree in Computer Science, STEM/MINT, or equivalent
• Collaborative software development (think: “develop a concept, pitch it to your peers, implement a prototype, accompany the implementation, deploy to production, evaluate results, repeat”)
• Fluent in English

We Offer

At OroraTech, you can expect a down to earth yet high-caliber work environment. You will be part of the OroraTech team - a talented, international, open-minded team that is highly motivated to create impact. OroraTech allows you to grow on a professional and personal level. Benefits include:

• Be part of the solution to climate change
• Ambitious and entrepreneurial company culture with very high standards
• Insights into the most exciting new technologies and business models
• A great remote/hybrid office culture, which allows you to be very flexible. Take care of your family? Late sleeper? Early riser? Prefer to work from outside from time to time? We can make all that work.

If you apply: Please always include references of your prior work (for example, your thesis, talks, papers, code repositories, websites, write-ups, articles, apps, exposes, anything), if permissible. Please avoid detailed grade reports and online certificates. We value well-crafted motivation letters stating how you learned about OroraTech, why you think you would be a great addition to the team and why you want to work at a NewSpace start-up. Please also list your earliest starting date and expected salary.