Senior Software Engineer (SatDevEx)

Overview

Spire Global is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our Satellite Developer Experience (SatDevEx) team, an agile, forward-thinking group that empowers developers across Spire to build, test, and deploy software for one of the world’s largest satellite constellations.

About SatDevEx

The SatDevEx team builds and maintains the tools, frameworks, and infrastructure that make satellite software development at Spire faster, safer, and more enjoyable. We’re engineers building for engineers, with a focus on reliability, automation, and developer happiness.

Role Responsibilities

You’ll collaborate with a highly skilled, multidisciplinary engineering organization to :

• Design and maintain advanced testing frameworks—supporting both virtual and bare-metal hardware environments—for internal teams and external customers.
• Build and enhance an automated software update pipeline for satellites in orbit.
• Identify and eliminate friction points in the satellite software development lifecycle with smart, user-friendly tools and workflows.
• Architect and implement the next-generation satellite software framework to support highly resilient and high-performance space systems.

Why This Role Is Exciting

Key Skills

Spire operates a hybrid work model, and this position will require you to work a minimum of three business days per week in the office.

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.

Global Perks

Name Your Satellite Program (NYSP)

Launch Attendance

Generous Time Off Policy

Education Assistance Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

Family Leave

Fitness Reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Healthy snacks & beverages in every office

About Spire

We improve life on Earth with data from space.

Spire Global is a space-to-cloud analytics company that owns and operates the largest multi-purpose constellation of satellites. Its proprietary data and algorithms provide the most advanced maritime, aviation, and weather tracking in the world. In addition to its constellation, Spire’s data infrastructure includes a global ground station network and 24 / 7 operations that provide real-time global coverage of every point on Earth.

Spire is Global and our success draws upon the diverse viewpoints, skills and experiences of our employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status.

To help maintain a safe and secure workplace for Spire employees, all candidates who receive a conditional offer will complete a background check. This may include criminal history and employment verification.

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