Senior Software Engineer (Order and Delivery)
Umbra is an American space technology company delivering advanced systems, from sensors to spacecraft, that empower customers worldwide with unmatched access to critical information from space. Our mission is simple and ambitious: redefine space—for people, systems, and missions in every domain. Umbra’s ecosystem operates through three business units: Remote Sensing (the data), Space Systems (the components), and Mission Solutions (the platforms).Together, our teams develop capabilities that deliver persistent access, resilient performance, and mission-ready solutions, advancing U.S. space leadership while keeping the world safe and informed.
About the Team
Remote Sensing – The Data
Remote Sensing is where Umbra got its start, and our agile Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) constellation remains the most capable on the market. We transform satellite data into real-world, actionable insights that strengthen U.S. national security and intelligence, support disaster response, and advance scientific discovery. Our team delivers data at scale with unmatched quality, persistence, and the speed and responsiveness our partners demand.
If you want to work on cutting-edge space technology that’s redefining what’s possible in remote sensing, you belong here at Umbra.
About the Job
We are actively seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our Order & Delivery team who will play a pivotal role as a key contributor to our dynamic public-facing software application and robust API services. In this position, you will work closely alongside product owners and various engineering teams to comprehensively analyze, develop, and maintain the sophisticated software solutions that empower our clients to efficiently task and receive our SAR data products. This collaboration is essential as it ensures that we not only meet but exceed our clients' expectations through high-quality, reliable software development.
Our aim is to hire this position to work in either our Santa Barbara/Goleta, CA office, Arlington, VA office, or Reston, VA office (coming soon).
Key Responsibilities
- Translate product goals into technical plans. Partner with Product and Design to turn customer needs into scoped, testable deliverables with clear acceptance criteria and measurable outcomes.
- Define and refine technical product strategy.
- Work with Architecture, Design, Product and Support teams to build, launch, and maintain new products and product updates.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including operations and platform engineering, to deliver end-to-end solutions.
- Build, test, document and maintain customer-facing APIs and web workflows from order through tasking and delivery.
- Provide ongoing leadership and mentoring for team members, including code reviews, technical coaching, goal setting, and progress tracking.
- Participate in on-call rotations and ensure system uptime and performance goals are met.
Requirements
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience.
- 10+ years of professional experience developing highly available web services with server-side scripting languages, preferably Python.
- 10+ years of experience designing, developing, and testing intuitive and well-documented commercial RESTful APIs and commercial web applications (preferably in NodeJS and React).
- Knowledge of basic Cybersecurity principles and application of relevant security measures in everyday work.
- 2+ years of professional experience developing automated build and test pipelines in a CI/CD lifecycle.
- Demonstrated foundational understanding of software architecture, event-driven microservices, interface design, and automated testing patterns.
- Experience with database-backed applications and relational database concepts, preferably Postgres.
- Working knowledge of version control (such as Git), cloud infrastructure and security (AWS preferred), IAC (such as OpenTofu/Terraform), containers (Kubernetes/Docker preferred), and CI/CD.
- One or more of the Desired Qualifications.
Desired Qualifications
- 15+ years of professional experience developing highly available web services with server-side scripting languages, preferably Python.
- Experience working with Product Teams or directly with customers in order to shape and prioritize a technical/development roadmap.
- A fundamental understanding of UI/UX design principles.
- Experience working in the space industry.
- Experience building custom GIS applications, STAC, or other imagery catalog APIs.
- Good communication skills, ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, and willingness to learn new skills and technology.
Benefits
- Flexible Time Off, Sick, Family & Medical Leave
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD, STD (employer funded)
- Vol Life, Critical Illness, Accidental, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance (employee funded)
- 401k with 3% non-elective company contribution
- Stock Options
- Free Parking
- Free lunch in office daily
Umbra is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Employment Eligibility Verification
In compliance with federal laws, all hired persons will be required to verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9 Form) upon hire.
ITAR/EAR Requirements
This position may include access to technology and/or data that is subject to U.S. export controls pursuant to ITAR and EAR. To comply with federal export controls, all persons hired must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, refugee or asylee as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3), or must otherwise be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or U.S. Department of Commerce as applicable.
Pay Transparency
This job posting may cover multiple career levels. To ensure greater transparency, we provide base salary ranges for all roles, regardless of location. Our standard pay ranges are based on the role’s function and level, benchmarked against similar growth-stage companies. Compensation may vary based on geographical location, as certain regions may have different cost-of-living factors. The final offer will also be influenced by the candidate's skills, responsibilities, and relevant experience.
Compensation Range
The Compensation Range for this role is $180,000 - $220,000 DOE.
Skills
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First name, Last name, Email, Phone, Address, Resume, Are you legally authorized to work in the US for any employer? , To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. , Cover letter, How did you hear about Umbra? , What is the highest level of education that you completed?, What is your desired base pay?, When are you available to start?, Various federal laws restrict the employment and post-government employment (PGE) activities of federal government employees. Please identify your employment status with the United States Federal Government, including civilian or military. Umbra may request additional detail on the nature of any U.S. Federal Government employment and may require provision of an agency ethics opinion letter., Similar to federal laws there may be state and local laws that regulate the post-government employment (PGE) activities of current or former state or local government (municipal government) employees. These regulations may vary from state to state but may address activities related to contracting, procurement, regulatory or legislative roles, or other public employment within a municipal government. Please select your employment status with respect to municipal governments., If you answered "I have never..." to both of the above questions, please select N/A. If you answered with something else, answer the following question: Did you in the past, or are you now, participating in, supervising, or otherwise responsible for any active or pending government procurement or contract administration matter that does or might involve Umbra Lab, Inc. and/or a matter that has a direct or potential effect on the financial or business interests of Umbra Lab, Inc.?, If you answered "I have never..." to both of the above questions, please select N/A. If you answered with something else, answer the following question: To the best of your knowledge, is any member of your immediate family (including spouse, parents, siblings, and children), member of your household, or person with whom you have a similarly close personal relationship a current employee of the U.S. Federal Government, a municipal government, or a candidate for political office?
Short answers (4)
- Please provide a short summary with years of experience involved with developing highly available web services with server side scripting languages,preferably Python.
- How many years experience do you have in designing,developing,and testing intuitive and well documented commercial web applications preferably in NodeJS and React?
- What is your experience with version control software? If so which ones?
- How many years of experience do you have designing,developing, and testing intuitive and well-documented commercial RESTful API's?
Pick from a list (3)
- Do you have a solid understanding of software architecture, event-driven micro services,interface design, and automated test patterns?
- Do you currently reside in either the Arlington or Reston, VA areas or Santa Barbara, CA area?
- If you don't currently reside in the Arlington or Reston, VA areas or Santa Barbara, CA area, are you willing to relocate to either area, as this is primarily an office-based position?