Senior Software Engineer - FlightAware Backend (Onsite)

14 days ago

Houston, TX, USASenior

Base Salary

$87k - $165k/yr

Responsibilities

Build new backend features from scratch through production deployment.
Build and scale streaming data feeds, databases, queueing systems, compute infrastructure, and analysis engines.
Extend integrations for customer self-service, subscriptions, billing, and accounting management.
Ensure customer access is secure and correctly provisioned according to purchased products.
Develop cloud-native microservices powering websites, mobile apps, data reporting, and other products.
Write high-quality, well-tested software for major airline and airport customers.
Mentor junior engineers and become a subject-matter resource in an area of expertise.

Typically requires a STEM degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and at least 3 years of experience.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.
Experience as a software engineer using Go, Rust, C++, PostgreSQL, MySQL, or similar technologies.
Understanding of the importance of clear API contracts in software engineering.
Preferred experience includes AWS, Kubernetes, microservice architectures, service meshes, message or event queues, asynchronous workflows, and GraphQL interfaces.
Preferred experience includes large-scale SaaS systems using PostgreSQL or other SQL databases, PostGIS, TimescaleDB, Redis, Dragonfly, or similar technologies.
Preferred experience integrating advertising networks, billing systems, or accounting systems.
Preferred knowledge of Flux, OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, Grafana, Terraform, cybersecurity best practices, and secure software design.
Preferred collaborative development experience with pair programming, Agile standups and retrospectives, and peer code review.
Aviation experience or passion, including being a private pilot or pursuing a private pilot license, is preferred.

Onsite role in Houston, Texas.
Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance coverage.
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees, plus paid time off and holidays.
401(k) plan with employer matching and a separate employer retirement contribution.
Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment programs.
Parental, birth, adoption, and adoption assistance benefits.
Pet, home, auto, additional life, accident, critical illness, legal, and identity-theft coverage options.
Wellness rewards, employee assistance with up to 10 free counseling sessions, virtual doctor visits, fertility and family-planning support, and childcare and elder-care services.

10,000+ employees