Golang Engineer

Airspace Link, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Airspace Link, Inc. is seeking a Backend Software Engineer (Go) to build the backend services powering AirHub Portal and Uncrewed Traffic Management capabilities.

You will work in a remote-first, distributed Agile environment, owning the full software development lifecycle from architecture to deployment and monitoring, collaborating with Platform, Data, Product, and Infrastructure teams to deliver scalable, customer-focused solutions.

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of professional software engineering experience building production SaaS applications or cloud platforms.
• Strong backend development experience using Go (Golang).
• Experience designing RESTful and/or gRPC APIs.
• Experience with distributed systems and cloud-native architectures (Kubernetes, containers).

Responsibilities

• Build backend services powering AirHub Portal and UTM capabilities.
• Own end-to-end software delivery from design to deployment and monitoring.
• Collaborate with Platform, Data, and Product teams to ship reliable, scalable solutions.

Tools

Go (Golang)

REST

gRPC

Kafka

Kubernetes

Azure/AWS

PostgreSQL

Job description

Throughout history, transformative advancements in infrastructure have propelled humanity forward—from Vanderbilt’s railroads to Edison’s electrical grid and Eisenhower’s highways. Today, we stand at another pivotal infrastructure moment with Airspace Link’s drone (UAS) infrastructure platform, the backbone for integrating drones safely and seamlessly into the national airspace.

As an FAA-approved Unmanned Aircraft Systems Service Supplier (USS), our flagship cloud platform, AirHub® Portal, provides a comprehensive solution for businesses and government entities seeking to safely manage and scale drone operations across the United States.

Founded in Detroit in 2018, Airspace Link is an award‑winning, high‑growth, VC‑funded startup backed by Altos Ventures, Avanta Ventures, and others. With a remote‑first culture, we are driven by our mission to advance the UAS industry while creating an environment where people of diverse backgrounds and perspectives thrive as engineers, UAS consultants, creative thinkers, and passionate innovators.

Job Summary

Do you want to help build the digital infrastructure that will power the future of autonomous aviation? At Airspace Link, we are building the technology that enables drones to safely integrate into the national airspace. Our platform supports cities, government agencies, and enterprises as they launch and scale drone programs that improve public safety, enhance operational efficiency, and unlock new capabilities.

As a Backend Software Engineer (Go), you will build the backend services and distributed systems that power AirHub® Portal and our Uncrewed Traffic Management (UTM) capabilities. You will build scalable systems that support complex workflows, geospatial data, and mission‑critical operations while helping shape the future of the rapidly evolving UAS industry.

Working within a highly collaborative distributed Agile environment, you will have ownership across the full software development lifecycle—from architecture and design through implementation, testing, deployment, monitoring, and continuous improvement.

You will partner closely with engineers across Platform, Data, Product, and Infrastructure teams, as well as product managers and domain experts, to deliver reliable, scalable, customer‑focused solutions. This is an opportunity to work at the intersection of cloud computing, geospatial technology, aviation, and emerging mobility.

• Our engineering teams work with modern cloud‑native technologies, including:
• Go (Golang)
• Kafka
• REST and gRPC APIs
• Grafana
• VictoriaLogs
• Cloud‑native CI/CD practices
• Distributed systems architecture
• Containerized applications

Engineering Environment

Airspace Link engineers have meaningful ownership over the products and systems they build. We work in two‑week Agile iterations and encourage engineers to influence technical direction, architecture, and product outcomes.

Engineers are responsible not only for writing code, but also for understanding customer needs, improving system reliability, participating in technical decisions, and delivering measurable value.

Our engineering teams are organized around key product and platform areas, including:

• Data & Analytics
• Platform
• Product Applications
• APIs and Backend Services on UAS Traffic Management (UTM)

Engineers have opportunities to collaborate across teams and contribute to a broad range of technical challenges.

Qualifications and Skills

• 5–7+ years of professional software engineering experience building production SaaS applications, APIs, or cloud‑based platforms.
• 4+ years of experience developing backend services using Go (Golang).
• Experience designing and building RESTful and/or gRPC APIs.
• Experience developing distributed systems and cloud‑native applications.Experience working with Kubernetes and containerized environments.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure or another major cloud platform (AWS/GCP).
• Strong SQL skills and experience working with relational databases such as PostgreSQL.
• Experience with event‑driven architectures and messaging technologies such as Kafka or Azure Event Hubs preferred.
• Strong understanding of software architecture, API design, performance optimization, and scalable systems.