Senior Software Engineer

Join Our Dynamic Team as a Software Engineer!

Are you a passionate Software Engineer looking to make a real impact? Do you thrive in a fast‑paced, innovative environment where your contributions directly shape the product and company culture? If so, Satlantis is the place for you!

We’re a tech startup based in Gainesville, Florida, on a mission to develop cutting‑edge solutions for Earth observation and space exploration. We specialize in high‑performance satellite technology and advanced data processing. We are looking for a talented Lead Software Engineer to spearhead our satellite data processing initiatives and help us push the boundaries of what’s possible.

• Design, build, and maintain high‑throughput services and APIs that transform satellite imagery at scale.
• Develop and operate ETL/ELT orchestration workflows with Airflow, Prefect, Dagster, or Temporal.
• Architect services and data pipelines for scale, resilience, and cost‑efficiency.
• Integrate AI into production systems with a focus on reliability, monitoring, and iteration speed.
• Lead design and code reviews, implement robust testing strategies, and ensure secure‑by‑default practices.
• Mentor junior engineers, shape hiring needs, and support team onboarding.
• Manage Dev Ops processes:
  IaC with Terraform/Terragrunt, Kubernetes deployments, and CI/CD.
• Collaborate with product, science, and leadership teams to deliver solutions aligned with business and research goals.
• Contribute occasionally to frontend tools and dashboards in React/Type Script.

We are seeking a highly motivated, skilled, and enthusiastic experienced Software Engineer to drive our satellite data processing initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in software development, with a specific focus on handling large datasets from satellite imagery and sensors.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 3+ years of professional experience building production‑grade backend systems.
• Proficiency in Python; knowledge of Type Script, Go, C++, or Rust is a plus.
• Strong understanding of asynchronous I/O and concurrency models.
• Experience designing and operating RESTful APIs at scale.
• Hands‑on production experience with ETL/ELT orchestration systems.
• Strong SQL and database design knowledge; familiarity with non‑relational and object storage.
• Cloud & Dev Ops expertise: AWS/GCP/Azure, Kubernetes, Terraform/Terragrunt.
• Experience with observability (metrics, logging, tracing) and quality assurance practices.
• Demonstrated leadership in projects or teams, including mentoring and roadmap ownership.

• Experience with FastAPI for Python services.
• Knowledge of geospatial and satellite data processing tools (GDAL, Rasterio, STAC, GeoTIFF).
• Workflow/eventing systems such as Argo Workflows, Kafka, or NATS.
• AI/ML productionization with PyTorch/Tensor Flow and GPU optimization.
• Performance engineering for large‑scale data pipelines.
• Experience with React/Type Script for dashboards and internal tools.

At Satlantis, we believe in fostering a culture where innovation, growth, and collaboration thrive. Here’s what makes us stand out:

• High Impact: Your code won’t just be a small cog; you’ll be at the forefront of backend development and architectural design, specifically focusing on optimizing and deploying scalable systems for Remote Sensing. Your work will directly influence our product’s direction and success, pushing forward the state‑of‑the‑art.
• Startup Vibe: Enjoy a dynamic, flexible, and fun work environment where your ideas are heard.
• Compensation and Benefits: Receive a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, and PTO.
• Collaborative Team: Work alongside a talented and supportive team of engineers and data scientists.

• Work Model
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  This is a full‑time, in‑person role in Gainesville, Florida, with flexibility for occasional remote work.
• Location
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  Enjoy the vibrant community and quality of life in Gainesville, Florida. Learn more at

Important Note: This role will not sponsor any employment visas. Candidates must have and maintain unrestricted legal authorization to work in the U.S. now and in the future, without requiring employer‑sponsored visa support.