Jr. Software Engineer -- Backend - Hubble Network

As a Jr. Backend Software Engineer, you will be responsible for:

Backend Development:

• Develop and maintain microservices in Go and Python.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.

Customer Support & Onboarding:

• Work closely with customers to help them onboard.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and provide guidance.

Feature Development & Product Feedback:

• Gather customer requirements and communicate them to the product team.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to design and implement new features.

Infrastructure & Deployment:

• Work with AWS services to deploy and maintain backend systems.
• Assist in automating infrastructure tasks using Infrastructure as Code (IaC).

Performance & Reliability:

• Conduct load testing to ensure system scalability and performance.
• Help identify bottlenecks and optimize backend services.

On-Call Rotation:

• Participate in an on-call rotation to handle incidents and ensure system reliability.
• Document and improve incident response processes.

This is a ONSITE - Full-Time Position

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE HAS

• A Sense of Urgency:  Lead projects from concept to reality, rapidly and effectively
• First Principles Engineering:  Have a strong understanding of the whys behind the whats; have the ability to extrapolate from first principles to complex system design
• High Learning Agility:  Love to learn; have a grounded approach to recognizing your weaknesses and take the initiative to brush up on and sharpen your engineering foundations to better collaborate with your teammates with different backgrounds 
• System-Level Design and Analysis:  Understand the requirements flow down process and be able to quickly iterate on evolving requirements  
• Excellent Communication Skills:  Effectively convey ideas and communicate technical topics with engineering, build staff, and operations; run self-directed design reviews and participate in reviews of parallel systems
• Anticipation of Needs:   Identify problems, think creatively, and rapidly produce reliable and cost-effective solutions to meet the ever growing and changing needs of an early-stage company

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Must-Have:

• Programming Languages: Experience with Go and Python (academic projects or internships count).
• Microservices: Basic understanding of microservice architecture and REST APIs.
• Customer-Facing Skills: Ability to communicate technical concepts to customers effectively.
• Cloud Experience: Familiarity with AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda, etc.).
• Load Testing: Basic knowledge of performance testing tools (e.g., Locust, k6, JMeter).
• Problem-Solving: Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills.
• Version Control: Experience with Git and CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaboration: Ability to work in a team and take feedback constructively.

Nice-to-Have:

• Database Knowledge: Familiarity with SQL/NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, etc.).
• Infrastructure as Code: Basic experience with Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Monitoring & Observability: Exposure to tools like Datadog, Prometheus, or Grafana.
• Security Awareness: Understanding of API security best practices.

Backend Development:

• Develop and maintain microservices in Go and Python.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.

Customer Support & Onboarding:

• Work closely with customers to help them onboard.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and provide guidance.

Feature Development & Product Feedback:

• Gather customer requirements and communicate them to the product team.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to design and implement new features.

Infrastructure & Deployment:

• Work with AWS services to deploy and maintain backend systems.
• Assist in automating infrastructure tasks using Infrastructure as Code (IaC).

Performance & Reliability:

• Conduct load testing to ensure system scalability and performance.
• Help identify bottlenecks and optimize backend services.

On-Call Rotation:

• Participate in an on-call rotation to handle incidents and ensure system reliability.
• Document and improve incident response processes.

This is a ONSITE - Full-Time Position

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE HAS

• A Sense of Urgency:  Lead projects from concept to reality, rapidly and effectively
• First Principles Engineering:  Have a strong understanding of the whys behind the whats; have the ability to extrapolate from first principles to complex system design
• High Learning Agility:  Love to learn; have a grounded approach to recognizing your weaknesses and take the initiative to brush up on and sharpen your engineering foundations to better collaborate with your teammates with different backgrounds 
• System-Level Design and Analysis:  Understand the requirements flow down process and be able to quickly iterate on evolving requirements  
• Excellent Communication Skills:  Effectively convey ideas and communicate technical topics with engineering, build staff, and operations; run self-directed design reviews and participate in reviews of parallel systems
• Anticipation of Needs:   Identify problems, think creatively, and rapidly produce reliable and cost-effective solutions to meet the ever growing and changing needs of an early-stage company

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Must-Have:

• Programming Languages: Experience with Go and Python (academic projects or internships count).
• Microservices: Basic understanding of microservice architecture and REST APIs.
• Customer-Facing Skills: Ability to communicate technical concepts to customers effectively.
• Cloud Experience: Familiarity with AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda, etc.).
• Load Testing: Basic knowledge of performance testing tools (e.g., Locust, k6, JMeter).
• Problem-Solving: Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills.
• Version Control: Experience with Git and CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaboration: Ability to work in a team and take feedback constructively.

Nice-to-Have:

• Database Knowledge: Familiarity with SQL/NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, etc.).
• Infrastructure as Code: Basic experience with Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Monitoring & Observability: Exposure to tools like Datadog, Prometheus, or Grafana.
• Security Awareness: Understanding of API security best practices.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

💰 Salary: $97K - $129K/year (commensurate with experience)
🩺 Comprehensive Benefits – Health, Dental, Vision, & HSA options
🌍 Unlimited PTO 
🚇 Commuter Benefits (if working from HQ)
🎓 Learning & Development Allowance
💪 Health & Wellness Stipend
🌎 Sabbatical Program – Recharge and explore new ideas
🛠 Cutting-Edge Space Tech – Work on state-of-the-art satellite systems

ITAR REQUIREMENTS
Hubble is required by the U.S. Government to comply with various space technology export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident (“green card holder”) as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15). 

Hubble is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Each individual has the right to work in a professional environment that promotes equal employment opportunity and prohibits discriminatory practices, including harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.