Senior Staff Python Engineer

• Cloud-native software development
• Time-series database technology
• Building services with high availability and high reliability
• Common API patterns, frameworks, and formats: GRPC, REST, JSON, YAML, Protobuf
• Telemetry aggregation, packet tracing, control systems
• Open source projects

The pay range for this role is: $160,000 - $200,000 per year

The stated compensation range reflects only the targeted base salary range in the San Francisco Bay Area and excludes additional earnings such as bonus and benefits.

If your salary requirements fall outside of the range, we still encourage you to apply.

You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position.

Here at Astra, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.

San Francisco Applicants: Astra will consider applicants with arrest and conviction records (criminal histories) in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

ITAR Requirements: This position requires compliance with U.S.

Government space technology trade restrictions, specifically the International Trafficking in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and additional regulations governing satellite, launch vehicle, missile, and other related technologies.

All jobs restricted by these regulations will be contingent upon the applicant’s status as a documented U.S.

Person or their ability to receive a trade license from the cognizant government agency; in addition to any required company background checks and in compliance with applicable U.S. and California laws.

Similarly, positions requiring the ability to work on government contracts or a security clearance are also contingent upon the applicants ability to receive the appropriate clearance and be allowed to work on U.S. government contracts.