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title: 'Software Engineer at Spire'
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# Software Engineer at Spire

- **Company:** Spire
- **Location:** Glasgow Scotland, United Kingdom
- **Posted:** 2026-10-02
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-17
- **Apply:** https://spire.com/careers/job-openings/job/?gh_jid=8119290&gh_jid=8119290

## Job description

Spire Global is seeking a Software Engineer to join our Satellite Developer Experience (SatDevEx) team to create and expand a software build, test, and deployment framework befitting one of the world’s largest and most dynamic satellite constellations.

About SatDevEx:

The SatDevEx team build and maintain the tools and infrastructure that make satellite software development at Spire faster, safer, and more enjoyable. Our products benefit our fellow engineers while unlocking considerable potential in support of wider company initiatives and customer projects.

What You’ll Work On:

- You’ll collaborate with a highly skilled, multidisciplinary engineering organization to:
- Design and maintain advanced testing frameworks—supporting both virtual and bare-metal hardware environments—for internal teams and external customers.
- Build and enhance an automated software update pipeline for satellites in orbit.
- Identify and eliminate friction points in the satellite software development lifecycle with smart, user-friendly tools and workflows.
- Architect and implement the next-generation satellite software framework to support highly resilient and high-performance space systems.

Why This Role Is Exciting:

- Broad Impact: Your work will support dozens of developers across Spire, directly improving satellite software quality and delivery speed.
- Technical Breadth and Depth: From embedded systems to GitOps pipelines, you’ll be exposed to a wide technical spectrum.
- Team Autonomy: You’ll be part of a small, self-directed team with the resources and support of a 150+ person engineering organization.
- Culture of Automation: We embrace CI/CD, extensive test coverage, and a GitOps-based delivery model, freeing you to focus on solving meaningful problems.

What We’re Looking For:

- Experience and interest in building infrastructure or tools that support developer productivity.
- Strong coding skills and familiarity with testing and observation strategies.
- Passion for automation, reliability, scalability, and elegant tooling.
- Comfort navigating complex systems, quickly learning and navigating new arenas of code, and collaborating across functions (e.g., software researchers, embedded developers, satellite operators).
- Willingness to provide emergency operational support, fix bugs and maintain existing code.

Desired Skills/Experience:

- 4+ years of working experience in software engineering
- Computer science degree or equivalent work experience; experience in the full lifecycle of a software.
- Software programming experience and proficiency in at least one of: Rust, Python
- Proficiency in Linux/Unix, Git, Docker and Shell Scripting
- Familiarity with PaaS, IaC, Cloud and CI tools. Examples include AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform, Github Actions, PostgreSQL, Hashicorp Vault, Grafana, Databricks.

Spire operates a hybrid work model, and this position will require you to work a minimum of three business days per week in the office.

Access to US export-controlled software and/or technology may be required for this role. If needed, Spire will arrange the necessary licenses—this is not something candidates need to have before applying. #LI-MK1

Global Perks

🛰️ Name Your Satellite Program (NYSP) 🚀 Launch Attendance 🌴 Generous Time Off Policy 🎓 Education Assistance Program 🥰 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 📈 Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) 👣 Family Leave 💪 Fitness Reimbursement 🧡 Employee Referral Program 🍉 Healthy snacks & beverages in every office

## About Spire

We improve life on Earth with data from space.

Spire Global is a space-to-cloud analytics company that owns and operates the largest multi-purpose constellation of satellites. Its proprietary data and algorithms provide the most advanced maritime, aviation, and weather tracking in the world. In addition to its constellation, Spire’s data infrastructure includes a global ground station network and 24/7 operations that provide real-time global coverage of every point on Earth.

Spire is Global and our success draws upon the diverse viewpoints, skills and experiences of our employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status.

To help maintain a safe and secure workplace for Spire employees, all candidates who receive a conditional offer will be required to complete a background check. This may include criminal history and employment verification.

Please take a moment to review [Spire's Global Data Privacy Notice for Employees, Contractors, Candidates and Visitors](https://spire.com/global-data-privacy-notice/), as well as [Spire's Privacy Policy.](https://spire.com/privacy-policy/)

Kindly be advised that communication regarding your application may come from @spire.com, @recruiting.spire.com, or from Candidate.fyi (our scheduling tool).

## About Spire

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: A space-powered data and intelligence company that designs, builds, and operates its own satellite constellation to collect and process Earth observation data from space, turning it into actionable insights for government and commercial customers [spire.com](https://spire.com/).
- **Entity Type**: Public (NYSE: SPIR) – indicated by an Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) that allows employees to purchase Spire shares [spire.com/careers](https://spire.com/careers/).
- **Headquarters**: Global offices in Washington DC (USA), Boulder (USA), Luxembourg, and Munich (Germany); primary operational headquarters not explicitly stated in provided sources [spire.com/about-us](https://spire.com/about-us/).
- **Founded**: Not publicly available in provided sources (commonly reported as 2012).
- **Founders**: Not publicly available in provided sources (commonly reported as Peter Platzer, Jeroen Cappaert, and Joel Spark).

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Earth observation / space‑based data analytics / satellite intelligence.
- **Target customers**: B2G (government / defense / national security) and B2B (aviation, weather & climate, maritime, logistics). Customers include federal agencies and commercial enterprises.
- **Mission**: “To inspire, lead, and create the business of Earth observation for the benefit of all.” [spire.com/careers](https://spire.com/careers/)

## Products & Services
- **Space‑Based Aviation Intelligence (ADS‑B)** – Real‑time flight tracking and analytics for operational efficiency and safety, including the EURIALO project to mitigate GPS jamming [spire.com](https://spire.com/).
- **Weather & Climate Data** – Global atmospheric data collected by radio occultation and other sensors, used for weather forecasting, climate monitoring, and risk assessment [spire.com](https://spire.com/).
- **Maritime Tracking (AIS)** – Vessel position and movement data for logistics, security, and environmental monitoring [implied from “transforming global logistics” on about‑us page].
- **Government & Defense Solutions** – Custom intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) data feeds for national security customers [spire.com](https://spire.com/).

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not publicly available in provided sources.
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue not disclosed in provided sources.
- **Notable Investors / Partners**: Not publicly available in provided sources.
- **Growth Signals**: Active hiring across multiple engineering, sales, and program management roles; continuous expansion of satellite constellation (LEMUR satellites); participation in government contracts (e.g., EURIALO) [spire.com/careers/job-openings](https://spire.com/careers/job-openings/).

## Competitive Advantages
- **Vertical Integration**: Designs, builds, and operates its own nanosatellites, ground stations, and software infrastructure, providing end‑to‑end control over data quality and latency [spire.com](https://spire.com/).
- **Global Coverage**: A large constellation of low‑Earth orbit satellites enables frequent revisit times and near‑global data collection [spire.com](https://spire.com/).
- **Speed & Agility**: Company culture emphasizes a “faster” and “unbounded” approach, allowing rapid iteration and deployment of new products [spire.com/careers](https://spire.com/careers/).

## Strategic Focus
- Expand government and defense sales (e.g., U.S. Federal Sales Director, Business Development Manager for Federal ISR) [spire.com/careers/job-openings](https://spire.com/careers/job-openings/).
- Deepen weather and climate analytics through product management and RF engineering investments [spire.com/careers/job-openings](https://spire.com/careers/job-openings/).
- Continue to enhance aviation intelligence offerings, especially in GPS jamming mitigation and flight path optimization [spire.com](https://spire.com/).
- Grow the global workforce to reflect the company’s international customer base and operational footprint [spire.com/careers](https://spire.com/careers/).

## Why Work Here
- **Culture & Values**: “Global,” “Unbounded,” “Faster,” “Reliable” – employees collaborate across time zones and continents; diversity is valued (employees from over 45 countries) [spire.com/careers](https://spire.com/careers/).
- **Benefits**:
  - Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
  - Generous family leave and flexible time‑off policy
  - Fitness reimbursement and healthy snacks/beverages
  - Learning & development support
  - Unique “Name Your Own Satellite” perk and VIP launch attendance [spire.com/careers](https://spire.com/careers/).
- **Work Model**: Hybrid / in‑office presence at locations in Washington DC, Boulder, Luxembourg, and Munich; some remote roles available (e.g., “Remote – Based in Europe”) [spire.com/careers/job-openings](https://spire.com/careers/job-openings/).
- **Engineering Focus**: Heavy investment in RF engineering, spacecraft software, back‑end development, and systems engineering; many senior‑level openings indicate a focus on experienced talent [spire.com/careers/job-openings](https://spire.com/careers/job-openings/).

## Sources
1. [spire.com](https://spire.com/) – Homepage: “Turning space data into actionable insights”
2. [spire.com/about-us](https://spire.com/about-us/) – About Us: mission, leadership, locations
3. [spire.com/careers](https://spire.com/careers/) – Careers page: values, benefits, culture
4. [spire.com/careers/job-openings](https://spire.com/careers/job-openings/) – Job openings: active roles, departments
5. [linkedin.com/company/spireglobal](https://www.linkedin.com/company/spireglobal) – LinkedIn company page (used for verification)

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