Sr. Backend Engineer

5+ years of progressively responsible software engineering experience

Have extensive experience with Python, FastAPI, Postgres, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform*

Demonstrable in-depth knowledge of at least one commercial cloud platform and its associated services

Led the architecture, development, and building of backend services and APIs to ensure performance, security, and reliability

This role is between $160,000 - $185,000 base salary.

Compensation includes competitive salary, meaningful equity ownership, profit sharing, employer 401(k) contribution, and 100% employer covered medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents.

Senior Backend Engineer

to join our team, building the next generation of mission planning and command and control software for space communications programs.

This team is charged with creating modern, resilient services and capabilities to service the US Government for the next decade and beyond.

As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will play a key role in building a cutting-edge communications platform for US government satellites.

Sphinx is hiring a Senior Backend Engineer to join our Space Communications team, building a ground communications and data-transport platform for US government satellites.

As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will lead the development of core platform services and design and build technology to support the operations of various US  government satellites.