Senior Software Engineer - Lead Telescope Software

Aura Astronomy; Hawaii; On-site; USD 125,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Retirement plan contributions

Competitive salary

Job summary

Aura Astronomy is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to lead the development of high-level software systems for the NSF Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope in Hawaii. This role demands over 10 years of software experience, emphasizing Java and Python proficiency.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $125,000 to $167,000 per year based on experience, along with an excellent benefits package that includes paid time off and retirement contributions. Apply by July 5, 2026, for priority consideration.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software development experience.
• Experience building multi-threaded, distributed systems.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain software systems.
• Lead engineering efforts and provide technical direction.
• Support system integration across observatory platforms.

Skills

Java (including Swing)

Python

Problem-solving skills

Databases (PostgreSQL or similar)

Linux-based development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

CI/CD pipelines

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Aura Astronomy is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to lead the development of high-level software systems for the NSF Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope in Hawaii. This role demands over 10 years of software experience, emphasizing Java and Python proficiency.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $125,000 to $167,000 per year based on experience, along with an excellent benefits package that includes paid time off and retirement contributions. Apply by July 5, 2026, for priority consideration.