Frontend Engineer (USA)
LocationWe are looking for professionals in the United States, either at our Austin, TX headquarters or remotely based in the US. We are a hybrid and remote team and want you to work wherever you feel most productive.
Our MissionWe're unlocking the secrets of our planet. SkyFi simplifies obtaining high-resolution Earth observation data and analytics, ensuring businesses and professionals a seamless and efficient user experience. No more complex procedures or hefty price tags. We're empowering everyone, from individuals to companies, to understand and utilize the power of space for good.
What we do has tremendous potential to solve meaningful problems in our world. This technology is a powerful tool for enterprises and individuals, enabling them to leverage satellite imagery and analytics for critical applications: assessing the structural integrity of bridges to prevent failures, monitoring crop health for optimized agricultural output, tracking endangered species for environmental conservation, and exploring a myriad of other innovative use cases yet to be discovered. Grab the chance to be part of this. Join a team of open-minded, dynamic people solving new challenges and working on new technology in an exciting market with immense growth. SkyFi is the place for you.
The JobDesign, deliver and maintain a system that enables frictionless user experience, integrate APIs, and maximizes usability
Collaborate with product, design, and operations teams to gather requirements.
Partner with fellow engineers to architect, develop and scale the product, while keeping operational issues in mind.
Write clean, testable JavaScript/TypeScript code producing detailed software.
Mentor and support your fellow teammates.
Drive ongoing efficiency and reliability improvements that improve the quality of the systems.
Strong communicator with the ability to articulate rationale, incorporate feedback, and align with cross-functional stakeholders
You're thoughtful and you bring a strategic approach to your work, but you’re also comfortable getting into the details and iterating as you go
Solid software design and development skills
Experience integrating REST APIs
You're comfortably working in ambiguity and see it as a space for creativity, not confusion.
Preferably have experience with React, Next.js, and image manipulation
Preferably have experience with Google Cloud Platform
Experience in working with automated CI/CD pipelines
Experience in working with no manual testing processes is a huge plus
Preferably have experience in SaaS product companies developing and supporting 24/7 services
Bonus
Experience with multinational remote teams is a huge plus
Preference for early-stage projects is a plus
Interest in the Earth Observation industry is a plus
Be well compensated. Possibility for equity
Receive best-in-class benefits, including premium medical, dental, and vision coverage and 20 days paid time off
Play a critical role in building a market-changing product in the exciting realm of Space
Thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that rewards initiative, innovation, and getting things done
SkyFi is an equal-opportunity employer that values and encourages workplace diversity.
Salary Compensation: $160,000-$200,000; €80,000-€120,000
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