Software Engineer- Backend Intern (Fall 2026)

Astranis; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 32,959 - 46,941; Part time

Job summary

Astranis is seeking a Software Engineer Backend Intern for Fall 2026 in San Francisco. You'll design software for autonomous satellite control and contribute to mission-critical systems. Ideal candidates are pursuing a B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science and have strong Python skills. Interns are paid $29 per hour and must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents. The role emphasizes collaboration across teams and ownership of features, aimed at supporting both commercial and government programs.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Python.
• Experience and understanding of databases like Postgres.
• Experience in pub/sub and streaming systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and build high-performance, reliable software for satellite commands.
• Take full ownership of features, working across backend and infrastructure.
• Collaborate to define software requirements and architectures.

Skills

Proficiency in Python

Understanding of databases (Postgres)

Experience with pub/sub and streaming systems (RabbitMQ, Flink)

Education

Currently pursuing a B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science

Tools

Kubernetes

Job description

Software Engineer - Backend Intern (Fall 2026)

As a Software Engineer Intern on the Platform team, you'll design and build services that autonomously control satellites, monitor telemetry for anomalies, and provide real-time situational awareness to keep our fleet safe and online. You'll also be building the core components and services that power the rest of our software organization, enabling every team to move faster and more reliably.

You will be shaping the foundation of software that has to work flawlessly – because our satellites depend on it.

This role will contribute to both our commercial and US government programs.

Internships at Astranis typically last for twelve weeks, and are hourly roles designed for students who are currently enrolled at a four-year university. If you have already graduated from a four-year university, please apply to be an Associate Engineer.

Role

• Design and build high-performance, reliable, mission‑critical software that is used to send commands to space
• Take full ownership of features, working across backend and infrastructure
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to define software requirements, architectures, and designs

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, or equivalent degree
• Strong proficiency in Python
• Experience and understanding of databases (Postgres, etc)
• Experience and understanding of pub/sub and streaming systems (RabbitMQ, Flink, etc)
• Don't meet them all? Not a problem. Please apply even if you do not meet all these criteria.

Bonus

• Experience with Kubernetes
• Experience building fleet management systems

Base pay: $29.00 per hour.

U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required

(To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States, or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

Our mission and our products are meant to connect the world and everyone in it, regardless of gender, race, creed, or any other distinction. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage all people to join our team and bring their unique perspective to help make us stronger.