What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Backend Software Engineer position at ArrayLabs, LLC?
Array Labs is building a distributed radar imaging constellation to power the first accurate, real-time 3D model of the world. Our formation-flying radar satellites offer a revolutionary new approach to Earth observation, delivering unique and unparalleled insights of our ever-changing planet.
The software team is responsible for building the infrastructure and systems that process, analyze, and serve our satellite constellation's data to end-users. Array Labs is seeking a Lead Geospatial Backend Software Engineer to architect and implement our distributed geospatial processing pipeline and data serving infrastructure. The position will require working closely with frontend engineers, scientists, satellite engineers, and the product team.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement scalable distributed systems for processing and analyzing massive datasets from our satellite constellation.
- Architect and maintain high-performance APIs and services for efficient geospatial data streaming, querying, and analysis.
- Develop and optimize database schemas and storage solutions for managing petabyte-scale 3D geospatial data.
- Lead the design and implementation of mechanisms for handling data ingestion, processing, and delivery pipelines.
- Implement robust monitoring, logging, and operational systems to ensure reliability and performance of backend services.
- Work with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements, architect solutions, and drive the backend roadmap in alignment with company goals.
Qualifications
Preferred Skills and Experience
ITAR Requirements
Equal Opportunity Employer
Interview Process
We will conduct two virtual interviews followed by an onsite or virtual onsite. The typical process takes 2-4 weeks from start to finish.
Hiring and Compensation Strategy
Our hiring and compensation strategy is simple :
1) find uncommonly good people
2) pay them uncommonly well
You can anticipate competitive pay, with high flexibility between salary and equity-based compensation.
Why you should join Array Labs
Array Labs is launching a constellation of satellites to create the first high-resolution, real-time, three-dimensional model of Earth. Our next-generation satellite technology will offer image quality 60x greater than traditional techniques, profoundly expanding humanity's ability to understand and respond to events on a global scale.
In forging an affordable, accessible, accurate representation of Earth, our work has the potential to transform the face of dozens of fields, including autonomy, telecommunications, disaster relief, gaming, climate science, defense and construction.
