Full Stack Geospatial Software Engineer

Full Stack Geospatial Software Engineer 

At Near Space Labs we design, build, and operate a fleet of stratospheric robots to image the earth. We launch our proprietary, balloon-based imaging robots to heights between 40,000 and 60,000 feet. From this vantage point, we capture petabytes of imagery for a variety of use cases. 

We are looking for a motivated full-stack software engineer to lead the development of internal tools for our flight operations and engineering teams. In this role you’ll be working alongside machine learning engineers, computer vision specialists and other software engineers to implement tools for geospatial data validation and system monitoring.

Your responsibilities will include

• Working with React, Angular, Typescript and vanilla JavaScript to design, build, and maintain new and existing tools for visualizing and analyzing geospatial data.
• Maintaining and updating our proprietary mission control application.
• Writing efficient, scalable Python APIs and web services that integrate with our existing backend infrastructure.
• Rapid generation of functional prototypes.

Location

This is a remote position open to anyone authorized to work in the United States.

Our Stack

• Python, React, Angular
• Microservice architecture, gRPC services, Protobuf, REST 
• Kubernetes, Istio
• Google Cloud Platform, Docker
• PostgreSQL, MongoDb, Google Cloud Storage
• GDAL, Shapely, Rasterio, Spatio-Temporal Asset Catalogs

Your Skills

• 5+ years of experience in a professional software development environment.
• Proficient in Python with demonstrated experience building efficient, scalable APIs. Experience with asynchronous programming is a plus.
• Experience with Typescript and at least one commonly used framework (React, Angular, Vue, etc)  and proficient working directly in vanilla javascript.
• Experience with front-end geospatial libraries such as Leaflet, Cesium, OpenLayers, Mapbox, or Google Maps.
• Knowledge of web mapping services, including WMS, WMTS, and XYZ tile services.
• An understanding of scalable microservices.
• Ability to work autonomously, managing your own projects and deliverables in partnership with a product manager and engineering leadership.

What We Offer

• An exciting startup culture where you will have the opportunity to play a critical role in building and scaling a one-of-a-kind technology and organization.
• You will be part of an enthusiastic, international and motivated team of professionals who are committed to building unique technologies, being rigorous, and finding novel solutions to interesting problems.
• A diverse and inclusive workplace where we welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. 
• A commitment that you will never be bored.

Compensation and Benefits

• $110,000 - $170,000 salary range depending on location and experience;
• 25 days annual Paid Time Off; 
• 10 days annual sick leave; 
• 401K Plan with company match;
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage; 
• Opportunity for equity;
• Training and development, as well as opportunities to grow within the organization.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Near Space Labs is committed to diversity in our organization and building an equitable and inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and experiences. Near Space Labs provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.