Backend Engineer

About the Role

Sphinx is hiring a Backend Engineer to join our Space Communications team building a ground communications and data-transport platform for US government satellites. As a Backend Engineer you will lead the development of core platform services, designing and building technology to support the operations of a wide variety of US Government satellites. You'll work as both an individual contributor and a lead for more junior engineers.

We're looking for a track record of the following

• Experience working on multi-tenant services on public cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Developing and consuming APIs and services as part of platform ecosystem
• Developing with an emphasis on automation and security
• Willingness to own a technical problem end-to-end
• A habit of self-directed learning of new technologies
• The ability to work well with a team
• The ability to communicate clearly

You might be a good fit if

• You have 3-5+ years' of progressively responsible software engineering experience
• You have extensive experience with Python, FastAPI, postgres, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform
• You have experience architecting and building APIs and backend services
• You can demonstrate in-depth knowledge of at least one commercial cloud platform and its associated services
• Are comfortable working with some ambiguity and able to self-direct your work
• You've made enough mistakes and booked enough wins to know what not to build and know what good looks like

Nice to have

• Prior experience working in space, satellite communications, or building ground systems.

Location

This hybrid role requires a regular presence in Colorado Springs, CO.

Compensation

• This role is between $138,000 - $167,000 base salary.
• Quarterly bonus structure
• Equity ownership in the company
• 100% Premium coverage for medical, dental, and vision for you and dependents
• Health Savings Accounts
• Life Insurance
• 401k employer contribution plan
• Flexible paid time off policy
• Flexible work/remote work policy

Benefits

Compensation includes competitive salary, meaningful equity ownership, profit sharing, employer 401(k) contribution, and 100% employer covered medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents.

Clearance Eligibility

This position requires eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance. For more information about U.S. Security Clearances:

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.