Sr SW Engineer, UI Developler

BlackSky•Seattle, VA

21h

About The Position

BlackSky is hiring an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join its Platform Applications and Services team and help expand the company’s user experience. The role focuses on delivering high-quality, production-ready React and JavaScript features in collaboration with the team. The ideal candidate has substantial experience with JavaScript-based front-end technologies such as React, some backend service development experience, and the ability to work effectively in a professional team environment. The engineer works with User Experience designers and engineering management to scope and plan feature development, participates in design and team-status discussions, and contributes to testing, debugging, and documentation. The position also supports production stability, identifies requirements issues early, collaborates with teammates during core hours, and mentors other engineers when appropriate. BlackSky is a real-time intelligence company that operates a space-based intelligence platform and provides satellite imagery, automated analytics, and monitoring services to government and commercial customers. The anticipated annual salary range for candidates in Seattle, Washington, is $145,000–$165,000; final compensation depends on background and education. The role is subject to U.S. Government space technology export regulations. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by law, or eligible to obtain required authorizations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or a related technical field.
At least 6 years of experience as a software engineer, specifically with JavaScript.
Experience with React.
Ability to understand and manipulate the browser DOM.
Experience using source control systems, preferably Git.
Experience participating in a team-oriented code-review and design process.
Experience creating and consuming APIs from a single-page application.
Ability to communicate complex concepts effectively to technical and non-technical team members.
Experience working with state management libraries such as Redux.
Experience with Agentic AI usage and best practices.
Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations, to conform with U.S. Government space technology export regulations.

Nice To Haves

Experience building multiple applications with shared, internally developed libraries.
Experience and knowledge of Geospatial Intelligence and map-based applications.
Familiarity with issue and project tracking software such as Jira.
Experience working in a remote-first environment.

Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality, production-ready React and JavaScript solutions.
Work with User Experience designers and engineering management to scope and plan feature development efforts.
Participate in testing, debugging, and documenting implemented software functionality.
Participate in design sessions and regular team status discussions, providing insightful feedback.
Assist with operational tasks to ensure stability in production environments.
Identify unclear or inconsistent requirements and technical limitations proactively, and communicate them early.
Collaborate with team members during core hours.
Mentor other engineers when appropriate.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, disability, group term life and AD&D, and voluntary life and AD&D insurance.
BlackSky pays 100% of employee-only medical, dental, and vision premiums and contributes $100 per month for out-of-pocket expenses.
15 days of PTO, 11 company holidays, and four floating holidays, prorated based on hire date.
One day of paid volunteerism leave per year.
Parental leave.
401(k) pre-tax and Roth deferral options with employer match.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Employee Stock Purchase Program.
Employee Assistance and Travel Assistance Programs.
Employer matching donations.
Professional development.
Choice of Mac or PC.
Company swag.