Data Platform Engineer

We are looking for outstanding engineers to help us improve and expand our data processing and delivery platform and develop the tools to incorporate new missions and new data types into our near-real-time deliveries. See below for some of the expertise and skills of interest, but keep in mind that we don't expect candidates to have all of these—if you currently have some of the listed qualifications and have a demonstrated capacity to learn fast, you would make a great candidate.

GeoOptics is committed to having a diverse workforce. 

Responsibilities:

Maintain, expand and improve our cloud-based data processing and delivery platform to accommodate dramatic increases in scale

Work in a multi-disciplinary team to develop and deploy new data processing and delivery applications for existing and new data types 

Participate in design and development of new instruments and capabilities

Qualifications:

Bachelors, Masters or PhD in a relevant technical field, e.g. Computer Science, Engineering, any number of scientific fields such as Earth / Atmospheric Science

Knowledge of the Python scientific data stack

Experience with AWS or other cloud-computing platforms, particularly in microservices architectures

Experience with low-footprint near-real-time highly reliable systems

Ability to respectfully and collaboratively communicate in spoken and written English, while explaining highly technical subject matter 

Track record of self-starting, taking ownership of projects and juggling multiple priorities

Enthusiasm for our mission to create a new way of observing the Earth

The Bottom Line

Our team is made up largely of scientists and engineers who have worked on cutting edge programs at NASA, in industry and in academia. We're looking for exceptional people of all levels of experience who broaden our expertise. Our team is small, meaning everyone participates in activities across our portfolio, including new technologies in every stage from conception to operations. Adaptability is a must.

Both junior and senior level applicants will be considered. Compensation is commensurate with experience and includes competitive benefits and participation in our stock incentive plan.

Periodic travel to California and elsewhere (when medically allowable)