Senior Software Engineer (Back-end)

Turning Space into a Transportation Layer for EarthWho We AreInversion builds advanced reentry systems to deliver next-generation capabilities from space.Our mission is to make Earth radically more accessible by turning Low-Earth Orbit into an on-demand logistics domain. We see space not as a destination, but as a platform — one that unlocks unprecedented speed and global reach.Our spacecraft are designed to deliver payloads anywhere on Earth in under an hour, operating through extreme reentry conditions and landing with high precision. These systems open the door to new ways of testing, delivering, and operating at hypersonic speeds.Inherently dual-use, our technology is built to meet urgent national security needs while laying the groundwork for future commercial applications. Backed by leading investors including Y Combinator, Spark Capital, and Lockheed Martin Ventures, and working with partners such as the U.S. Space Force and NASA, Inversion is pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in space-based defense and logistics.About The RoleAs a Senior Back-end Engineer at Inversion, you will work as part of the simulation team to design, develop, and maintain the architecture and server-side logic of the applications that support the simulation and test environments for our flight systems. The simulation team is responsible for ensuring that flight software and flight hardware can be continuously integrated and tested under realistic flight conditions. You will play a key role in the design and development of data management and self-service tools that will enable fast, repeatable development and deployment workflows across the engineering stack. Your work will empower Inversion’s engineering teams to iterate rapidly throughout the development life cycle and will strengthen Inversion’s ability to put our products into the hands of our customers with unprecedented speed and agility.What You'll DoDesign, deploy, and maintain the server-side logic and infrastructure of the applications that support simulation workflows, including high-performance computing (HPC), software-in-the-loop (SIL) testing, and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testingSelect a back-end tech stack that ensures the performance and scalability of our applicationsDesign and implement a back-end architecture that strikes the right balance between simplicity and flexibilityDesign and develop databases architectures and data pipelines to meet configuration and data management needsLeverage self-documenting API tools and technologies to develop robust and efficient APIsLeverage modern web frameworks to develop server-side logicWork with front-end engineers to integrate the front-end with the back-end and deliver a smooth user experience (UX)Contribute to the design and development of a simulation system capable of automatically provisioning and deploying resources to support simulation workflowsRequired QualificationsCandidates must meet all of the following qualifications to be considered for this position:6+ years of professional experience in back-end or full-stack developmentExpertise in back-end engineering and best practicesProficiency in one or more scripting languages (Python, Lua, Bash, PowerShell, etc.)Experience with Linux-based systemsExperience with modern DevOps practicesExperience with one or more back-end architectures (monolithic, modular, serverless, event-based, microservices, etc.)Experience with one or more API architectures (REST, GraphQL, gRPC, WebSockets, Webhooks, etc.)Experience with one or more database systems (MySQL, Oracle, MongoDB, DynamoDB, InfluxDB, etc.)Experience with cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, OpenStack, CloudStack, etc.)The ideal candidate will also meet one of the following qualifications:Expertise in database administration for both SQL and NoSQL databasesExpertise in SaaS/PaaS developmentExpertise in network administrationDesired QualificationsExtensive experience with Python and Python-based web frameworks (Django, Flask, Quart, FastAPI, etc.)Extensive experience with C/C++ or RustExperience with async and multithreaded architecturesExperience with time-series databases (InfluxDB, QuestDB, TimescaleDB, Prometheus, etc.)Experience with message-oriented middleware (NATS, Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc.)Familiarity with one or more front-end JS frameworks (React, Angular, etc.)Familiarity with one or more open-source cloud computing platforms (OpenStack, CloudStack, etc.)Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Docker Compose, etc.) and orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker Swarm, etc.)Familiarity with system observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, etc.)Our office headquarters is located in Playa Vista, CA. This position requires in office presence.The California annual base salary for this role is currently $139,000 - $201,000. Pay Grades are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual pay will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: interviews and an assessment of several factors that are unique to each candidate, job-related skills, relevant education and experience, certifications, abilities of the candidate and internal equity. ITAR ComplianceTo conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.Equal Employment OpportunityInversion provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or disability.Inversion collects and processes personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws. If you are a US Job Applicant see the CCPA Privacy Policy Notice for further details.