Senior Full Stack Developer (Remote)

Build the Data Infrastructure That Powers Insights from Space Xplore is a highly differentiated, venture-backed commercial space company. We design, build, and operate satellites and sensors that collect high-fidelity Earth observation data, enabling insights that support social, economic, environmental, and security outcomes across the globe. Every image we collect is trillions of spectral data points - revealing the physical and chemical state of Earth in ways conventional imaging cannot. Our multi-sensor satellite captures and combines multi-modal remote sensing data with edge computing and high-throughput communications capabilities to generate spatial insights for our customers around the world. In this position, you will play a role in developing and scaling the software that powers our data processing pipelines. You will be responsible for building robust, scalable systems that support low latency satellite tasking, telemetry, data automation, and image processing workflows. You’ll take ownership of complex technical challenges, ensuring high performance, reliability, and efficiency in delivering space-based data solutions. The Mission We are hiring a Senior Full Stack Developer to lead the design and development of scalable data infrastructure powering Xplore’s satellite operations and Earth observation platform. Preferred Job Locations Resident In State of Illinois : Remote with min. 6 – 8 multi-day trips to Xplore HQ per year. Resident In State of Massachusetts : Remote with min. 6 – 8 multi-day trips to Xplore HQ per year. What You Will Build

• Satellite operations and data processing pipelines
• Integrations with global ground station networks
• Robust, scalable systems supporting satellite tasking, telemetry, and data automation
• Image processing workflows for Earth observation data
• High-performance, reliable data solutions delivering space-based insights
• What You Will Own

Data Pipeline Architecture & Development

• Design, build, and maintain scalable cloud-native data pipelines
• Architect event-driven systems and high-volume data processing infrastructure
• Optimize cloud-based infrastructure on Amazon Web Services (ECS, S3, SQS)
• Develop containerized application deployments and real-time data pipelines

Satellite Operations & Integrations

• Build and maintain integrations with global ground station networks
• Develop satellite tasking, telemetry, and command software
• Automate data ingestion, processing, and delivery workflows
• Support image processing pipelines for hyperspectral Earth observation data

System Ownership & Execution

• Independently lead development efforts and ship high-quality code
• Manage shifting priorities in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
• Take technical ownership from architecture through deployment
• Collaborate with spacecraft, payload, and mission engineering teams to ensure flight readiness

Your work will directly influence our ability to collect, process, and deliver high-fidelity Earth observation data from orbit. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job