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Astronomer

Sales Development Representative

New York, NY · On-site

$90K - $115K/yr

Astronomer empowers data teams to bring mission-critical software, analytics, and AI to life and is ... outbound outreach (internships included) is a plus. * Strong written and verbal communication ...

Astronomer

Software Engineer, Astro Core Services

Astronomer empowers data teams to bring mission-critical software, analytics, and AI to life and is ... Preferred : • Internship or co-op experience in a software engineering role. • Contributions to ...

Astronomer

Product Management Intern

New York, NY · On-site

$30 - $40/hr

To learn more, visit www.astronomer.io. Product Management Intern Come join us for a paid, high-impact summer 2026 internship in NYC! Ready to build the systems that drive a high-growth company? You ...

Carnegie Science

CASSI 2026

Pasadena, CA · On-site

... astronomy and a world-class instrumentation group. Students will have the chance to work with ... In addition to research, Carnegie Summer Interns will participate in a coding bootcamp during the ...

Caltech

$16.50 - $20.50/hr

... astrophysics, observatory operations, and education and public outreach. For more information, please visit the Laboratory website at www.ligo.caltech.edu Job Summary This internship provides ...

UNC Greensboro

Lecturer in Physics

Greensboro, NC

They may also teach introductory Astronomy courses that are part of the MAC (general education ... internships, or other experiential learning. Scholarly activities are expected to involve peer ...

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As of Jul 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for internship astrophysics in the United States is $17.31, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Internship Astrophysics vs Research Assistant in Astrophysics?

AspectInternship AstrophysicsResearch Assistant in Astrophysics
Required CredentialsTypically students pursuing a degree in physics or astronomyUsually graduate students or those with a relevant bachelor's degree
Work EnvironmentInternships often in research labs, observatories, or universitiesResearch labs, university departments, or observatories
Employer & Industry UsageInternships are temporary, often for skill development during studiesResearch assistants are employed for ongoing research projects
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding entry-level opportunities in astrophysicsExploring research roles for career advancement

Internship Astrophysics typically involves short-term, educational experiences for students, while Research Assistant in Astrophysics is a more permanent research role requiring relevant academic background. Both roles support astrophysics research but differ in duration, responsibilities, and experience level.

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Software Engineer, Astro Core Services

Software Engineer, Astro Core Services

Astronomer

New York, NY • On-site

$140K - $170K/yr

Full-time

Posted 13 days ago

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) 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.
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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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