Software Engineering Manager

Near Space Labs is seeking an experienced engineering leader to guide their Software Engineering team. This individual will be responsible for executing roadmaps, scoping projects, offering technical guidance, and managing a team of 3-5 engineers. They will contribute to the architecture of imagery processing pipelines, APIs, and cloud infrastructure, supporting both internal and external products. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software development, including knowledge of backends, microservices, and data pipelines, as well as experience with testing practices, CI/CD, and managing engineering teams in a high-performance setting.

• Working closely with VP of Product and CTO to translate requirements for new projects and products into specific scopes and see their implementation through sprints
• Managing 3-5 engineers in the software engineering team
• Ensuring delivery timelines of engineering projects
• Providing detailed technical guidance during the implementation of new microservices, cloud infrastructure, data pipelines, and APIs
• Establishing rigorous practices on software testing, deployment, and CI/CD
• Ensuring the integrity and availability of user-facing APIs and Data

• 10+ years of experience in a professional software development environment
• Knowledgeable in robust and scalable backends, microservices, and data pipelines
• Deep understanding of testing practices, CI/CD, staging and test environments, fall-back systems, and backups to avoid regression in user-facing products and systems
• Experience managing engineering teams in a high-performance, high-speed setting, maintaining team cohesion and culture
• Experience growing other people and managers
• Experience working with senior leadership and being goal-oriented
• Shipped code used by paying customers
• Experience with geospatial standards and frameworks is nice to have
• Experience in any of the mentioned areas is a plus

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 6 weeks of paid time off
• Equity
• Annual team offsites
• Opportunity to visit New York & Barcelona offices
• Opportunity to attend a balloon launch
• Exciting startup culture
• Opportunity to play a critical role in building and scaling a one-of-a-kind technology and organization
• Enthusiastic, international, and motivated team
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion
• Commitment to building an equitable and inclusive environment
• Equal employment opportunities for all backgrounds and experiences
• Encouragement for members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply