Backend Engineer
Sphinx Defense3 months ago
Remote, United StatesMid Level / Senior
Base Salary
$138k - $167k/yr
Responsibilities
- Lead development of core platform services for a ground communications and data-transport platform supporting U.S. government satellites.
- Design and build scalable backend services and APIs for a multi-tenant platform ecosystem.
- Develop secure, automated technology for satellite operations.
- Work as an individual contributor while serving as a technical lead for more junior engineers.
- Own technical problems end to end and support the operation of a wide variety of U.S. government satellites.
Requirements
- 3–5+ years of progressively responsible software engineering experience.
- Extensive experience with Python, FastAPI, PostgreSQL, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform.
- Experience architecting and building APIs, backend services, and multi-tenant services on a public cloud platform.
- In-depth knowledge of at least one commercial cloud platform and its associated services.
- Experience developing with an emphasis on automation and security.
- Ability to own technical problems end to end, self-direct work, learn new technologies, collaborate effectively, and communicate clearly.
- Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.
- Must satisfy applicable U.S. government export-control eligibility or authorization requirements.
- Prior experience in space, satellite communications, or ground systems is preferred.
Benefits
- Remote work arrangement with potential travel for client visits, company gatherings, and other project-related needs.
- Quarterly bonus structure and equity ownership.
- 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents.
- Health Savings Accounts, life insurance, and employer 401(k) contributions.
- Flexible paid time off and flexible remote-work policy.
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About Sphinx Defense
Sphinx Defense develops software for space mission planning, command-and-control, and communications used by U.S. government space and defense programs and allied partners. Its business centers on delivering mission software and related services for secure, resilient operations in highly regulated environments. Founded in 2020 and privately held, Sphinx is headquartered in Washington, DC.