Backend Engineer - Oort

2 months ago

Base Salary

$140k - $190k/yr

Responsibilities

Build and operate backend services that collect, manage, and surface infrastructure data across the Loft mission lifecycle.
Design and implement APIs and integrations connecting tools and data across teams and systems.
Analyze mission, program, business, and technical processes with cross-functional stakeholders and translate them into reliable software.
Identify workflow and user-experience friction and deliver solutions that reduce complexity for teams building and operating space infrastructure.
Own features from design through production operations.

Demonstrated proficiency in Python for backend engineering.
Practical experience using Docker for containerization and deployment in scalable environments.
Experience with backend architecture, API design, and robust database interactions.
Hands-on experience building, operating, or integrating technologies for space missions.
Ability to analyze complex business and technical processes and identify friction points and solution opportunities.
Strong collaboration and communication skills across engineering, operations, and business functions.
Proactive problem-solving skills and comfort challenging assumptions.
Fluency in English.
Preferred: experience with space mission design, modeling, or analysis.
Preferred: proficiency with Django and GraphQL and familiarity with GCP, AWS, or Kubernetes.
Preferred: familiarity with PyTest, Jest, React Testing Library, Playwright, or Cypress and strong CI/CD practices.

Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance options for employees and dependents.
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts, including an employer HSA contribution.
Employer-paid life, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
Flexible time off, vacation and sick leave, and 12 paid holidays.
401(k) plan and equity options.
Catered lunches and snacks in the office.
International exposure to the team in France.
Paid parental leave of 14 weeks for birthing parents and 10 weeks for non-birthing parents.
Fertility healthcare and family-forming benefits through Carrot Fertility.
Off-sites, social events, and celebrations.
Relocation assistance when applicable.

201-500 employees