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Astronomer

Software Engineer - Applications

New York, NY · On-site

$144K - $160K/yr

Astronomer empowers data teams to bring mission-critical software, analytics, and AI to life and is ... internship/coursework for Software Engineer I). * Working knowledge of at least one backend ...

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An astronomy internship is a temporary position that allows students or early-career professionals to gain hands-on experience in astronomical research, data analysis, or instrumentation. Interns may work with professional astronomers at universities, observatories, or space agencies on projects related to astrophysics, planetary science, or telescope operations. These internships help develop skills in programming, data processing, and scientific communication. Opportunities can be paid or unpaid and typically last for a few months during the summer or academic year.

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Astronomy Interns often assist with data collection, reduction, and analysis, work with observatory equipment or software, and support ongoing research projects under the guidance of professional astronomers. Daily tasks may include processing telescope imagery, conducting literature reviews, and preparing reports or presentations on findings. Interns also frequently participate in lab meetings, present their work, and collaborate with graduate students and faculty. This hands-on experience helps interns gain valuable insight into the research process and build skills essential for graduate study or a career in the field.

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To thrive as an Astronomy Intern, you need a solid background in physics and mathematics, along with coursework or experience in astronomy or astrophysics. Familiarity with data analysis software, telescopes, and programming languages such as Python or MATLAB is often required. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and effective communication set interns apart in this field. These abilities enable interns to contribute meaningfully to research, collaborate with teams, and tackle complex astronomical data in a fast-paced, scientific environment.

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Platform Engineer, Astro Core Services (Early Career)

Manhattan, NY • On-site

Astronomer
Software Development • 201 - 500 employees
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$140K - $170K/yr

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Job description

Astronomer empowers data teams to bring mission‑critical software, analytics, and AI to life and is the company behind Astro, the industry‑leading unified DataOps platform powered by Apache Airflow®. Astro accelerates building reliable data products that unlock insights, unleash AI value, and powers data‑driven applications. Trusted by more than 800 of the world’s leading enterprises, Astronomer lets businesses do more with their data. To learn more, visit www.astronomer.io.

About this role:

At Astronomer, we’re on a mission to make Apache Airflow the go-to standard for data orchestration, and our R&D team is at the heart of it. We’re looking for a Software Engineer (Early Career / Recent Grad) to join our Astro Core Services team, where you’ll work on core systems that power Astro’s Public API, authentication, billing, alerting frameworks, and ensure the platform is reliable, scalable, and maintainable. This is a chance to build real‑world production systems, collaborate with brilliant engineers, and directly impact how companies around the world manage their data. You’ll grow your skills fast, tackle challenging technical problems, and be part of a team that’s shaping the future of data infrastructure.

What you get to do:
  • Contribute to the development of Astro Platform’s architecture and components, with guidance from senior engineers.
  • Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to understand user requirements, implement and iterate on features used by the engineering org as a whole.
  • Work with front end developers, product management and customers to deliver customer‑facing features such as public facing APIs and UI experiences.
  • Learn and apply best practices for building reliable, scalable platform software.
  • Contribute to the overall platform usability, reliability, and scalability.
What you bring to the role:
  • An interest in building performant, scalable, and reliable backend systems.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a collaborative mindset.
  • A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
  • Exposure to at least one backend programming language (Go, Python, Java, etc.) through coursework, internships, or personal projects.
  • Familiarity with SQL databases.
  • Foundational understanding of distributed systems concepts.
  • Familiarity with software development best practices, such as code reviews, testing, version control, and debugging.
  • Experience leveraging AI coding assistants and LLMs (e.g., Claude, Cursor, Gemini) to accelerate development — from prototyping and automated testing to code refactoring and documentation.
Bonus points if you have:
  • Internship or co‑op experience in a software engineering role.
  • Contributions to open source projects.
  • Experience with Go specifically.
  • Experience with Apache Airflow or related workflow orchestrators.

The estimated salary for this role ranges from $140,000 - $170,000 based on leveling and geography, along with an equity component and a comprehensive benefits package. This range is merely an estimate; actual compensation may deviate from this range based on skills, experience, and qualifications.

At Astronomer, we value diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer: we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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