Senior Full Stack Software Engineer Job at SkyGrid (Austin)

Senior Full Stack Software Engineer

SkyGrid

Location:
United States , Austin

Category:
IT - Software Development

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Not provided

Salary:

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Job Description:

SkyGrid, a Boeing Company, exists to open the sky for autonomous flight. Based in Austin, Texas, SkyGrid builds ground based high-assurance third-party services to enable the safe operations and airspace integration of highly automated and autonomous aircraft. SkyGrid also acts as a key operational nexus for advanced air mobility, integrating and managing data, infrastructure, access, and traffic to support seamless and efficient air traffic services. The Skygrid team is looking for an experienced Senior Full Stack Software Engineer who will own the architecture and development of APIs, database schemas, and frontend applications using Python on ECS/EKS, PostgreSQL and React/NextJS(TypeScript) respectively. This individual will develop effective CI pipelines and coding practices to ensure quality and correctness of software products. In this role, you will work closely with test engineers to implement an automated test suite for the services and applications using pytest, JUnit, Cypress, Postman collections and GitLab CI. This person will guide and mentor a team of junior engineers.

Job Responsibility:

Implement and deploy SkyGrid’s prototype software and automated test suite
Maintain high-quality internal and external documentation for APIs, frontend applications, and development practices
Mentor junior engineers on software architecture patterns and software design
Design and develop backend systems and APIs in Python, ensuring code quality and maintainability
Make key high-level design decisions for distributed architectures
Develop and maintain APIs using REST, gRPC, or similar
Conduct rigorous testing, including lower-level software testing and higher-level system integration testing
Engage in systematic debugging and root cause analysis to ensure software reliability
Develop technical documentation, conduct code walkthroughs, and participate actively in code reviews
Act as a mentor for more junior developers, fostering a team of independent and skilled professionals
Collaborate in Agile development practices, including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives
Translate business requirements into detailed software requirements and architectures

Requirements:

8+ years of software engineering industry experience
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
Experience in a technical leadership role with the demonstrated capability to make high-level architectural design decisions for distributed systems
Proven experience developing distributed applications and APIs using REST, gRPC, GraphQL, or similar, preferably in Python
Experience with TypeScript and front-end frameworks like React, Vue, Angular, or similar
Comfortable working in Docker and deploying to cloud container runtimes such as AWS ECS or Kubernetes
Familiarity with relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL, database migrations, query optimization
Strong ability in technical documentation and effective communication skills
Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions without significant guidance
Proficiency in Git, and comfortable working in Linux or MacOS environments

Nice to have:

Experience in the aerospace, aviation, or autonomous systems industries is highly desirable
Familiarity with safety-critical system development and associated standards
Experience with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines
8+ years of software engineering industry experience in C/C++ for safety critical systems

What we offer:

Comprehensive Health Coverage from Day One: Enjoy immediate access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, including HSA and FSA options
Generous Retirement Contributions: Benefit from an automatic company 401k contribution program, with no match required, plus an additional company matching program to boost your retirement savings
Calm Annual Membership: Prioritize your mental health with complimentary access to mindfulness and meditation resources
Discounted ClassPass Membership: Stay active and healthy with access to thousands of fitness studios and gyms nationwide
Investment in Your Growth: Receive an annual stipend for learning and development to support your continuous education and skill development
Engaging Team Activities: Participate in quarterly team-building events and celebrations organized by our dedicated culture committee
Fully Stocked Kitchen: Enjoy a variety of snacks and beverages to keep you fueled throughout the day

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 12, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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