Senior Python Software Engineer

Job description

Satellogic is a vertically integrated Earth Observation company that designs, manufactures, and operates satellite systems, delivering decision-grade insights at scale to government and commercial customers. We build space systems end-to-end, from satellite design and manufacturing to launch and on-orbit operations, giving us the ability to deploy quickly, operate reliably, and support persistent monitoring across regions and priority areas. Our approach moves customers beyond one-off imagery toward continuous awareness and alert-driven decision-making, with flexible pathways that can evolve from managed monitoring to full satellite ownership and sovereign control. Our technology supports a wide range of use cases across climate monitoring, agriculture, energy, infrastructure, defense and intelligence, helping organizations detect change, manage risk, and plan with confidence. With a team distributed across five countries, Satellogic brings together expertise in satellite engineering, software development, data science, manufacturing, operations, and go-to-market. We’re a group of purpose-driven builders who value ownership, curiosity, and execution—and who work with humility, honesty, and empathy. About the team You will be part of the Software team inside the Engineering Services, specifically a member of the Ground Segment Software team (GSST) in our Research & Development group. The team is in charge of the development, implementation and maintenance of the software services that run on ground infrastructure that manages satellite data and commands and to process imagery. It takes requirements from different subsystems and converts them into high-quality, reliable software. We are a collaborative group that values curiosity, pragmatism, and a "low-ego" approach to problem-solving. We want engineers who can help design our long term solutions, but can also provide fast response for issues that require immediate attention. A bout the position As a Python Software Engineer, you will solve complex technical challenges by developing and maintaining the platform applications for ground systems. You will also play a key role in defining and evolving the satellite’s and ground station core software architecture. L ocation This role operates on a hybrid model . While our primary preference is Buenos Aires , we are open to hiring in Córdoba, Argentina Responsibilities Design, develop, and operate cloud-native ground segment software for our satellite systems. Enhance and maintain existing software by expanding test coverage and improving documentation. Collaborate with the software development team, actively contributing to discussions, and participating in peer reviews to ensure high-quality code. Provide expert-level support for the satellite operations team, participating in incident response activities, identifying and solving underlying system issues. Build automated infrastructure, CI/CD deployment pipelines, and declarative IaC (e.g., Helm) to maximize delivery speed and eliminate manual operational steps. Implement comprehensive cloud observability standards—including structured logging, custom metrics, and distributed tracing—to monitor microservice health and performance. About you Education Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. Experience 4+ years of experience architecting and integrating scalable cloud-based software solutions. 4+ years of professional experience developing high-performance, production-grade software in Python for cloud environments. Proven experience in the full software development life cycle (design, coding, testing, documenting and debugging). Proficiency in GNU/Linux for software development. Technical skills Cloud & Software Architecture: Deep understanding of Cloud-Native Design Patterns and Distributed System Modeling ; expertise in architecting resilient, highly scalable cloud-based systems. Languages: Expertise in Python. DevOps & Infrastructure as Code: Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code , automated CI/CD pipelines , and container orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes . Version Control: Strong knowledge of Git , version control platforms like GitLab , software packaging , and distribution . Observability & Monitoring: Expertise in establishing robust monitoring practices using logging, metrics, and distributed tracing platforms. Interpersonal skills Excellent communication and problem-solving skills . Fluent English communication skills, both written and verbal. A strong capacity for continuous learning and a passion for innovation. Valued skills While not mandatory, experience in the following areas will help you stand out and accelerate your impact within the team: Experience with agile methodologies like Scrum . Knowledge of GNU/Linux OS process management and inter-process communication (IPC). Familiarity with Python web frameworks ( Django, FastAPI ) and asynchronous task queues ( Celery ). Familiarity with databases ( Postgres, InfluxDB ) and message brokers/queues ( Redis, RabbitMQ ). Familiarity with AWS cloud infrastructure and services. Familiarity with declarative IaC ( Helm ) Familiarity with logging and monitoring systems ( ELK Stack, OpenTelemetry, Prometheus ) Diversity Commitment Satellogic values diversity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. We are convinced that hiring and developing top talent from around the world for any given discipline will drive innovation, generate new solutions, and deliver a superior product to our global customer base. We work to build an equitable and inclusive environment in which all people, regardless of gender, race, religion, or background, can come together to do their best work. Please feel free to specify your pronouns following your name on the application. Learn more about Satellogic To learn more about us please visit satellogic.com and follow us on twitter ( @Satellogic ) and LinkedIn A pplicant Data Privacy Statement As part of your application you will be required to confirm Satellogic's Applicant Data Privacy Policy which is available for your review here . By applying to this position you express, affirmative consent to our collection of your name, address, email address, phone number and relevant application information and the processing of that information. It is important to understand that Satellogic will store your data for the purpose of processing your application for the position, and possibly other compatible positions. You also understand that you have rights to access your Personal Data, as well as rights to request their rectification, completion, update or erasure. You may exercise your rights by sending an email to compliance@satellogic.com. Consenting to our Applicant Data Privacy Policy is required in order for Satellogic to process your employment application.