Sr. Full Stack Software Engineer

Ursa Space SystemsIthaca, NY

$140,000 - $170,000 / year

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Overview

Schedule

Flexible-schedule

Full-time

Career level

Senior-level

Remote

Compensation

$140,000-$170,000/year

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job Description

Sr. Full Stack Software Engineer

About Ursa Space Systems

Ursa Space Systems is building an AI-native geospatial insights platform that guides the acquisition, analysis, and integration of satellite and geospatial data into customer workflows, giving decision makers an edge. Leveraging hundreds of data sources, AI agents, and proprietary analytics, Ursa Space provides fast, actionable information to a range of industries, including finance, energy, and defense. Our customers receive contextual, comprehensive reporting that goes beyond surface-level observations.

Job Summary

Ursa Space is looking for skilled software engineers to join our growing team! We are building ground-breaking solutions to deliver global economic intelligence to organizations around the world. There is a lot of cross-pollination here at Ursa Space. You will have the opportunity to work with a diverse team of highly-skilled developers, working on a variety of projects. The ideal candidate will bring experience in developing and deploying data-driven web service technologies in support of both internal systems and customer-facing applications.

This position is fully remote, or optionally in-person at our headquarters in Ithaca, NY. This position may have on-call responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Contribute to an agile development team building high-performance services, APIs, and UIs to support production and distribution of the Ursa Space product line
Develop and implement robust data management strategies for large-scale spaceborne datasets, ensuring efficient storage, retrieval, and maintenance of metadata
Develop and enhance data processing pipelines, enabling efficient ingestion, transformation, and distribution of geospatial data
Support design and development of production geospatial intelligence algorithms and generate robust and efficient software implementations to run within a containerized software platform space
Contribute to User Experience (UX) design, including mockups and marketing material
Work with the Software Team to plan, groom, estimate, implement, and test features in an iterative manner
Design and implement efficient, modular, well-documented and well-tested code
Stay up-to-date with new software development technologies and tools
Participate in design discussions and code reviews, digesting and incorporating constructive criticism
Perform all other duties as assigned

Requirements

B.S. in Computer Science, or other engineering discipline in which software development is a focus
10+ years of industry experience in a software development role
Comfort and experience using AI-assisted tools for rapid development and testing
Experience in Javascript, Python, and CSS
In Javascript, familiarity with the following frameworks: React, Vite, Material UI, Redux, Redux RTK Query
Familiarity with common AWS services (e.g. S3, Lambda, ECS, ECR, DynamoDB)
Experience with software organizational tools and frameworks (e.g. Git, Docker, Anaconda, virtual environments, etc.)
Experience with microservice-based architectures and related design principles
Experience with both frontend and backend development, including UI design
Organized and self motivated, able to successfully work with a remote team
A creative, intuitive, and flexible mindset to approach complex problems and build innovative solutions.
A fast, reliable internet connection if you are working remotely is a must

Preferred Skills

Experience in Java, Maven, and Terraform
RESTful services, frameworks (e.g., Dropwizard), APIs
NoSQL and/or SQL databases (Mongo, MySQL, Postgres)
In Python, familiarity with the following frameworks: Fast API, uv, pixi or conda, Pandas/Polars
Experience in GIS tools and libraries
SpatioTemporal Asset Catalog (STAC) understanding and experience
Prior experience deploying image and signal processing algorithms for various sensing modalities, including SAR, electro-optical imagery, RF, or others
Experience with federated architectures (search, logistics, e-Commerce)
Experience with customer-facing software products

Location

Hybrid or Remote. Required attendance at mandatory Ursa Space meetings at Headquarters in Ithaca, NY when necessary (typically 2–3 times per year).

Compensation

$140,000 - $170,000, relative to skills and experience

Please note: applications without a relevant cover letter will not be considered. In your cover letter, we would like to hear your personal voice and learn about your sincere interest in Ursa Space Systems.

Location

We are headquartered in Ithaca, NY and have a remote workforce in other locations throughout the United States.

Benefits and Perks

Competitive Compensation
Discretionary PTO & Flexible Scheduling
Stock Options
401(k) Match
Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage for you and your dependents
FSA & HSA Plans
Employer-paid Life Insurance
Employer-paid LTD and STD for Parental and Family Care
11 Paid Holidays
Employee Resource Groups
Educational Assistance Program
Professional Development Opportunities
And more…

Company Values

Use the team
Figure it out and own it
Aim for elegant simplicity
Empower diversity & inclusivity
Do the right thing
Be scrappy

Ursa Space Systems, Inc is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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This job at Ursa Space Systems is located in Ithaca, NY, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.

What pay range can candidates expect for this role at Ursa Space Systems?

Candidates can expect a pay range of $140,000 and $170,000 per year.

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Ursa Space Systems lists this position under the following employment categories:

Flexible-schedule
Full-time

What experience level is required for this role at Ursa Space Systems?

Ursa Space Systems is looking for a candidate with "Senior-level" experience level.

Does Ursa Space Systems allow remote work for this role?

Yes, this position at Ursa Space Systems supports remote work, giving candidates the flexibility to work outside the primary office location.

What benefits are offered by Ursa Space Systems for this role?

Ursa Space Systems offers following benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Family/Dependent Health, Paid Holidays, Parental and Family Leave, Career Development, 401k Matching/Retirement Savings, Tuition/Education Assistance, and Health & Wellness Programs for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.

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