Senior Software Engineer II - Fullstack

CesiumAstro • Austin, TX

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About The Position

At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team.

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to lead the design and development of user-facing applications that power CesiumAstro’s mission-critical platforms. This role will translate complex requirements into elegant, functional, and scalable UIs, working closely with backend, DevOps, and machine learning teams to deliver robust, high-performance systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field.
• 6+ years of professional experience building web application frontends.
• Proven track record of leading or independently delivering frontend features in production systems.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript and TypeScript.
• Deep experience with modern frontend frameworks, particularly Vue.js, and tools such as Axios.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate design and technical choices.

Nice To Haves

• Experience developing tools that visualize and communicate complex quantitative information.
• Backend development experience, ideally with Python APIs.
• Familiarity with DevOps and deploying web applications using infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform).
• Experience integrating complex APIs (e.g., Elasticsearch).
• Previous experience in small, fast-moving teams or early-stage environments.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain user-facing features for CesiumAstro’s web-based dashboards and applications.
• Collaborate with backend, DevOps, and machine learning engineers to integrate complex data and workflows into intuitive frontends.
• Partner with product and business stakeholders to translate user needs into functional UI solutions.
• Contribute to reusable component libraries to ensure consistent aesthetics and behavior across applications.
• Participate in QA, testing, and release cycles to ensure high-quality, reliable software.
• Provide technical leadership in frontend development, mentoring team members and influencing design decisions.

Benefits

• Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level