Software Systems Engineer

About the role

Satellogic is a geospatial analytics company that builds and operates Earth observation satellites to deliver high-resolution imagery and data products. The Software Systems Engineer will join the engineering team in Buenos Aires and contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of software systems that power satellite operations and data processing pipelines. This role involves working across multiple layers of the technology stack to ensure reliable and scalable performance of mission-critical applications. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate technical requirements into well-architected software solutions. Satellogic operates a constellation of small satellites that capture high-resolution optical and multispectral images of the Earth surface. The position offers the chance to work on software that directly supports space missions and scientific research worldwide.

Key facts

What you'll do

Design and implement distributed software systems that support satellite command and control operations

Develop and maintain data processing pipelines for geospatial imagery and remote sensing data

Write clean, well-documented code in languages commonly used for systems-level programming

Participate in code reviews and contribute to architectural decisions across the engineering organization

Troubleshoot and resolve software defects in production environments affecting satellite data delivery

Collaborate with hardware and operations teams to integrate software components with ground station infrastructure

Build and maintain automated testing frameworks to ensure software reliability and correctness

Optimize system performance and scalability to handle growing volumes of satellite imagery data

Document system designs, APIs, and operational procedures for internal and external stakeholders

Participate in on-call rotations to provide incident response and system monitoring support

Contribute to the evaluation and integration of new software tools and frameworks that improve engineering productivity

Support the deployment and configuration of software updates to satellite ground systems and data centers

Engage in technical discussions with product managers to define software requirements and acceptance criteria

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field from an accredited institution

Experience with systems-level programming in languages such as C, C++, or Python for building reliable software

Understanding of distributed systems concepts and concurrent programming principles in multi-threaded environments

Familiarity with Linux operating systems and command-line development workflows for daily engineering tasks

Experience working with version control systems such as Git in a collaborative team environment

Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to both engineering and non-engineering stakeholders and audiences

Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities, tight deadlines, and changing requirements

Willingness to work in the Buenos Aires office on a full-time basis with regular attendance

Familiarity with agile software development methodologies and iterative delivery practices in a team setting

Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently as well as in a team

Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies and adapt to evolving project needs quickly

Nice to have

Experience with real-time operating systems or embedded software development

Knowledge of geospatial data formats such as GeoTIFF, NetCDF, or HDF5

Exposure to cloud platforms like AWS or GCP for data processing and storage

Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes

Background in signal processing or image analysis techniques for geospatial data

Experience with version control workflows involving pull requests, code reviews, and branch management strategies

Skills & tools

Programming languages including Python, C, and C++ for systems development

Linux system administration and shell scripting for automation tasks

Git for version control and collaborative software development workflows

CI/CD pipelines and automated build and deployment systems

Database systems including SQL and NoSQL options for data storage

Monitoring and observability tools for production system health tracking

Container orchestration platforms and infrastructure-as-code practices for managing scalable deployments

Continuous integration and delivery practices with automated testing and quality assurance pipelines

Practical notes

This is a full-time position based in the Buenos Aires office with regular in-person collaboration

The role requires regular collaboration with team members across different time zones and locations

Candidates should be prepared to participate in on-call duties as part of the engineering rotation schedule

The hiring process includes technical interviews, a systems design exercise, and a culture-fit conversation

The company values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role