Software Engineer at Constellation Space (Seattle, WA)
Constellation Space· Seattle, WA· $120k–$180k·
Role details
Salary
$120k–$180k
Work type
Onsite
Employment
Full-Time
Job description
The Role Constellation is looking for a versatile Software Engineer to build the backbone of our ground and simulation software. You will architect robust backend systems that allow our operators to communicate with, simulate, and track aerospace assets in real-time.
Responsibilities
- Design and build highly concurrent, distributed backend services.
- Develop data ingestion pipelines capable of handling high-throughput, low-latency flight data.
- Create software tools and simulation environments used by internal teams for mission planning.
- Write clean, well-tested code and participate in rigorous peer reviews.
Requirements
- B.S. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related discipline.
- 3+ years of professional software development experience.
- Strong proficiency in at least one modern backend language (e.g., Go, Python, C++, or Rust).
- Solid understanding of networking, databases (SQL/NoSQL), and distributed systems architecture.
Why work at Constellation Space
- Culture highlights: Early-stage startup with a small, highly experienced founding team tackling infrastructure problems that directly impact space operations. Emphasis on autonomy, ownership, and solving hard technical challenges.
- Remote/hybrid/office policy: Headquarters in Seattle, WA; likely hybrid or in-office given the nature of space systems work (not explicitly stated).
- Notable perks or engineering culture: Backed by top-tier VCs (YC, NVIDIA, OpenAI); opportunity to work on mission-critical AI/ML and network orchestration for the space industry; deep technical challenges in ML, distributed systems, and real-time control.