Full-Time

Senior Software Engineer

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Spire

Spire

501-1,000 employees

Satellite data for maritime and weather analytics

Data & Analytics
Automotive & Transportation

Compensation Overview

$125k - $190kAnnually

+ Equity Awards

Senior

Boulder, CO, USA

Hybrid work model requires onsite presence 3 times per week in Boulder, Colorado.

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Kubernetes
Python
CloudFormation
AWS
Terraform
Linux/Unix
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • 5+ years of professional software development experience
  • Experience with Amazon Web Services and cloud-native architectures
  • Proficiency with Python and Linux
  • Demonstrated experience creating and managing data processing pipelines for large geophysical datasets
  • History of work in a mission-critical, production or operational environment
  • Leveraging the Pangeo ecosystem for large-scale data analysis
  • Building and/or managing large-scale, high-performance systems in a complex, multi-tiered, distributed environment
  • Experience working with Kubernetes
  • Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform and CloudFormation
  • Building and scaling high-quality APIs
Responsibilities
  • Have a customer- and product-driven focus and mindset
  • Design, implement, maintain, and document web services and APIs
  • Design and develop cloud-native data pipelines and APIs for Earth Observation data-related use cases
  • Ability to deliver when it counts with a collaborative spirit
  • Handling large, complex datasets and creating repeatable, reusable code. This applies to the whole software development lifecycle starting from the development of proof-of-concepts up to operational services
  • Be comfortable moving across domains (software, infrastructure, science) and projects
  • Support the user implementation through architecture guidance, best practices, capacity planning, implementation, troubleshooting and monitoring
  • Keep abreast with industry trends, advancements, and best practices in this domain and leverage this knowledge to drive innovation by starting new proof-of-concepts
  • Responsible for engaging across multiple business areas including engineering, project management, business development, and after-sales support
  • Apply industry standard security best practices

Spire Global, Inc. provides satellite data and analytics solutions focused on maritime tracking, weather forecasting, and global intelligence. The company operates a network of nanosatellites that collect real-time data on ship positions and weather patterns. This information is processed and made available to clients, including shipping companies and government agencies, through APIs and digital platforms, allowing them to make informed decisions. Spire differentiates itself from competitors by offering extensive coverage and accuracy, particularly in high-traffic maritime zones like the South China Sea. The company's goal is to optimize operations for its clients by delivering reliable data through subscription services and data licensing agreements.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$445.8M

Headquarters

Tysons, Virginia

Founded

2012

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

1%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Partnership with LatConnect60 expands Spire's reach in agriculture and forestry sectors.
  • Collaboration with Thales and ESSP diversifies services into aviation surveillance.
  • £3.5 million UK Space Agency funding boosts weather forecasting technology.

What critics are saying

  • Class action lawsuits could lead to financial liabilities and reputational damage.
  • Revenue recognition issues may result in regulatory scrutiny and investor distrust.
  • Emerging competition from companies like LatConnect60 may erode market share.

What makes Spire unique

  • Spire uses nanosatellites for real-time maritime tracking and weather forecasting.
  • The company offers data through APIs, enhancing client decision-making capabilities.
  • Spire focuses on high-traffic maritime zones, ensuring unparalleled data coverage.

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Benefits

Hybrid Work Options

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Professional Development Budget

Mental Health Support

Company Equity