Front-End Engineer

Job Title: Software Engineer, Front-End

Location: Los Angeles, California

Job Type: Full-Time

About Us:

Observable Space is unlocking continuous, real-time observations of space with the industry’s first line of vertically integrated hardware and software products. The company is the result of a merger between PlaneWave Instruments, the leader in advanced telescope design and manufacturing in the US, and OurSky, a company founded by SpaceX’s former VP of software engineering to create a developer platform for space data applications.

We are at the forefront of technological innovation, dedicated to advancing research and development in the fields of Space Domain Awareness (SDA), Space Situational Awareness (SSA), Photometry, Telescope design, advanced manufacturing capabilities, and cutting-edge image processing techniques. 

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Front-End Software Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role will involve deep engagement with our backend microservices, JavaScript (TypeScript) front ends, and C++ embedded applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software engineering, with specific expertise in creating rich single page/hybrid apps, reactive frontend programming, and a keen eye for design. This role will report to the VP of Engineering.

Observable Space is backed by top institutional investors–Upfront Ventures, Oceans Ventures, Venrex, Marlinspike Partners, and Embedded Ventures.
 

Key Responsibilities:

• Be the primary owner for all user facing interfaces.
• Design, build, and deploy 3d interfaces for real-time streaming of images from multiple cameras.
• Develop high performance streaming systems to fetch and render large data sets while maintaining a low-friction user experience.
• Produce robust technical documentation - RFCs, tech specs, and product requirements documents for multi team long lived projects.
• Iterative mindset - perfect is the enemy of good.
• Thrive in a fast paced dynamic environment while utilizing data to pivot to the most important task on hand. 

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a relevant software engineering role.
• Strong programming skills in TypeScript, Java, Kotlin, C++, or C# (we love our statically typed object oriented languages!)
• Extensive experience using TypeScript and React to build rich mobile and desktop applications
• Have an acute product sense and place an emphasis on user experience
• Debug production issues across multiple platforms and levels of our software stack (no printlines please)
• Experience in a test-driven development environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Have an allergy to monolithic frameworks and ORMs
• Experience with live data streaming applications for hundreds of thousands of time series data points
• WebGL experience to render extremely high detail worlds.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Cutting-edge projects in a highly innovative environment.
• A culture that values collaboration, inclusion, and professional growth.
   

US Salary Range:

$135,000-$200,000

Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit a resume, and any relevant work samples/portfolio.

Observable Space is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.