Senior Python Software Engineer

Satellogic

. Design, develop, and operate cloud-native ground segment software for satellite systems .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeBuenos Aires • ArgentinaSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and developing cloud-native software solutions for satellite systems, with a strong focus on Python programming, Infrastructure as Code, and automated CI/CD pipelines. Proficient in cloud observability standards and resilient system architecture, complemented by excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

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Cloud-Native Software DevelopmentPython ProgrammingInfrastructure as CodeCI/CD Deployment PipelinesDistributed System Modeling

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Hard Skills

Cloud-Native Design PatternsHigh-Performance Software DevelopmentGNU/Linux ProficiencySoftware Development Life CycleLogging and MetricsDistributed TracingContainer OrchestrationGit and GitLabDjangoFastAPI

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCapacity for Continuous LearningPassion for Innovation

Tools & Technologies

DockerKubernetesAWSHelmELK StackOpenTelemetryPrometheusPostgresInfluxDBRabbitMQ

Industry Keywords

Satellite SystemsGround Segment SoftwareIncident ResponseTechnical DiscussionsPeer Reviews

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudDjangoDockerKubernetesLinuxPostgresPrometheusPythonRabbitMQRedisSDLC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, and operate cloud-native ground segment software for satellite systems
Enhance and maintain existing software by expanding test coverage and improving documentation
Collaborate with the software development team through technical discussions and peer reviews
Provide expert-level support for the satellite operations team
Participate in incident response activities and identify and solve underlying system issues
Build automated infrastructure, CI/CD deployment pipelines, and declarative IaC such as Helm
Implement cloud observability standards including structured logging, custom metrics, and distributed tracing
Help define and evolve satellite and ground station core software architecture

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical 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 across the full software development life cycle, including design, coding, testing, documenting, and debugging
Proficiency in GNU/Linux for software development
Deep understanding of cloud-native design patterns and distributed system modeling
Expertise in architecting resilient, highly scalable cloud-based systems
Expertise in Python
Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code, automated CI/CD pipelines, and container orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes
Strong knowledge of Git, GitLab, software packaging, and distribution
Expertise in logging, metrics, and distributed tracing platforms
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
Fluent English communication skills, written and verbal
Strong capacity for continuous learning and passion for innovation
Experience with Scrum, GNU/Linux process management and IPC, Django, FastAPI, Celery, Postgres, InfluxDB, Redis, RabbitMQ, AWS, Helm, ELK Stack, OpenTelemetry, and Prometheus are valued but not mandatory

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work model
Equal opportunity and inclusive work environment
Opportunity to work with distributed teams across five countries
Opportunity to contribute to satellite systems, cloud-native software, and Earth Observation technology
Continuous learning and innovation environment