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Xplore · 6 months ago

Lead Software Developer, Bellevue, Washington

Bellevue, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$160K/yr - $180K/yr

7+ years exp

Xplore is at the forefront of the next space revolution, operating remote sensing satellites with advanced hyperspectral sensors and edge computing systems. They are seeking a Lead Software Developer to lead critical software development projects integral to satellite operations and data platform, Major Tom, while also providing visionary leadership and mentoring to junior developers.

AerospaceCommercialRobotics

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Architectural Leadership: Architect and refine robust, scalable systems for real-time satellite data processing and tasking, ensuring systems are future-proof and aligned with the latest technological advancements

Hands-On Technical Development: You're a builder, not just an advisor. In this role, you'll take full ownership of developing large-scale, resilient services for satellite tasking, automated data pipelines for image processing and customer order fulfillment, and a robust, searchable Spatio Temporal Asset Catalog (STAC) database. You'll design and implement scalable architectures, optimize system performance, and ensure seamless integration of our software stack to enhance satellite operations and data accessibility

Innovation and Research: Stay ahead of the curve by researching and implementing cutting-edge technologies that can be integrated into the existing tech stack to keep Xplore at the technological forefront of the internet and space industry

Mentorship and Team Leadership: Cultivate a culture of technical excellence and innovation within the team by mentoring junior developers and engineers, providing guidance and career development opportunities

Qualification

AWSRuby on RailsNode.jsRustSystem DesignReactSoftware DevelopmentAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsMentorship

Required

Availability to work In-Person 5 Days/week in the Xplore, Bellevue, WA office

Expertise in Key Technologies: Extensive demonstrated experience with AWS, particularly in leveraging its capabilities for high-throughput, real-time data services; confluent cloud; proficient in Ruby on Rails, Node.js, and Rust, with a strong understanding of front-end frameworks like React

System Design Acumen: Demonstrated ability in designing and implementing complex software systems that are scalable, resilient, and maintainable

Proven Track Record: At least 7 years of software development experience, with 5+ years in a leadership role within a technology-driven organization

Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Exceptional capability to solve complex software and system design challenges with innovative solutions

Educational Requirement: Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Aerospace, Data Science, or a related technical field. A Master's degree is preferred but not required

Must be a current U.S. Citizen or current lawful permanent resident of the U.S