Wanna join the adventure?
If you’re looking for a role that combines backend development, satellites, and space infrastructure, you’ve knocked on the right door.
We are looking for a talented Backend Engineer to join our Software team and help build the foundation of our space infrastructure. You’ll develop systems that automate and streamline hardware and software integration testing, mission operations, and ensure our satellites are always ready to fly. Your work will be critical to scaling our platform and making space more accessible for our customers.
About this Role:
Collaborate with the Product Engineering, Flight Systems, Space Operations, and AIT teams to design features that automate hardware testing and software integration.Build systems to validate mission requirements and ensure full coverage with a “test as you fly” approach.Work on both in-orbit missions and upcoming launches — helping solve real-time issues and supporting operational success.Contribute to building modern, automated space infrastructure where software plays a central role.Help abstract the complexity of space operations and accelerate our customers’ journey to orbit.
Must Haves:
Strong experience with object-oriented languages, ideally Python.Proficiency with Docker and container-based developmentKnowledge of API design best practicesFamiliarity with version control (Git) and CI tools (GitLab CI, Jenkins, Travis CI, etc.)Experience with backend web development frameworksA curious mindset and a natural problem-solver
Nice to Haves:
Experience with GraphQL.Practical experience with Kubernetes.Exposure to scaling mission-critical, distributed or real-time systems.Interest in the space industry and operations.
Some of Our Awesome Benefits:
Equity, we want you to have an active role in our success Up to 35 days of Paid Time Off (vacations & RTT ) and flexible working hours, we want you to be at your bestHealth and life insurance, we care about your healthLunch Vouchers, because let’s be honest, we love food! (we even have a slack channel about it #loft-gourmand)Cross-office travel opportunities between San Francisco, Colorado, and Toulouse to learn from our differencesCompany and team off-sites and many other events to work & celebrate togetherRelocation assistance to Toulouse when applicable
