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Senior Manager of Software Engineering

LeoLabs provides commercial Space Domain Awareness (SDA) services and low Earth orbit (LEO) mapping, utilizing a global network of ground-based radars to track satellites and space debris for safer space operations.

LeoLabs

Employee count: 51-200

Salary: 205k-261k USD

United States only
About UsLeoLabs enables military space commands, civil government agencies, and commercial operators to confidently detect, track, characterize, and respond to threats in space. Our proliferated, multi-mission radar network, real-time orbital data catalog, and AI-powered analytics support secure, safe, and dynamic space operations. At LeoLabs, our core values of Innovation, Integrity, and Impact guide everything we do. We foster an environment where bold ideas are encouraged, doing the right thing is fundamental, and our work makes a meaningful difference in safeguarding space and our way of life on Earth. As part of our team, you’ll contribute to building the world’s most comprehensive living map of orbital activity, designed to tackle some of the most pressing challenges of our era. Together, we are preserving the U.S. and Allied advantage in space, driving the growth of the global economy, and enabling the future of space exploration and innovation. The OpportunityWe are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Manager of Software Engineering to join our team at LeoLabs. You will play a critical role in managing our cross-functional Insights team. This is a team of approximately 10 engineers and a key part of the broader, 30-person software engineering organization. The Insights team is responsible for customer-facing analytics and integrations with customer systems. This includes user interfaces, integrations between APIs, deploying code to the cloud and to on-site environments, and LeoLabs’ data lake. The team leverages services built and maintained by other teams, including radar development and operations and catalog maintenance. You will be responsible for providing leadership to a cross-functional team of Software Engineers, Site Reliability Engineers, and AI/ML Engineers. You will ensure that our API and UI SLAs are met and that our CICD culture thrives. You will provide key leadership in the delivery of our software services to private and secure networks. Qualifications·B.S., M.S in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience·Active US security clearance·Proven experience (7+ years) as a Software Engineering Manager in a fast-paced software development environment·Extensive experience in building, rolling out, and maintaining cloud-based software services·Experience deploying software services to US High Side networks·Strong knowledge of software development and testing methodologies, best practices, and industry standards·Experience with cloud environments like AWS/GCP/Azure·Experience with databases like Postgres/MySQL·Solid understanding of Agile and DevOps principles·Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to manage, lead, and mentor a team effectively·Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with various stakeholders·Ability to work on-call outside of normal business hours during critical escalations. Preferred qualifications·Experience with data engineering platforms, such as DataBricks·Experience with security requirements, including static and dynamic code analysis and penetration testing·Background in Math/Physics, AI/ML, or Orbital mechanics. Within 1 month, you’ll:·Complete our onboarding program designed to get you up to speed on our business, vision, and team·Gain an understanding about how your role fits into LeoLabs broader organization·Take over leadership of our existing Insights team Within 3 months, you’ll:·Take over ownership of the Insights teams’ OKRs and roadmap·Be leading, mentoring, and guiding the Insights team to achieve these objectives·Be actively involved with the company’s software roadmap planning Within 6 months, you’ll:·Have achieved significant progress in achieving the team’s key roadmap goals·Play a key role in driving our software team’s agile and CICD practices·Be regularly collaborating with stakeholders to define our Insights and Integrations solutions.·Be successfully leading one of the most critical teams in the organization Within 12 months, you’ll:·Lead your team to continuously deliver on the company’s Insights and Integrations needs·Provide regular reports on Insights team performance and results to the Senior and Executive Leadership Teams·Promote a healthy culture of software excellence throughout the organization Salary offers are based on a combination of factors, including, but not limited to, experience, skills, and location. The compensation range for this position is $205,000 - 261,000 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We do not work with outside staffing agencies
We are only considering applicants in DE, AZ, CA, CO, DC, FL, ID, IL, IN, KY, MD, MT, NC, NE, NY, OK, OR, PA, TX, UT, VA, WA ITAR REQUIREMENTSTo conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. More information regarding ITAR can be found at DDTC’s website

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LeoLabs is a global leader in providing commercial Space Domain Awareness (SDA) services and low Earth orbit (LEO) mapping. Founded in 2016 as a spinout from SRI International, the company leverages a worldwide network of advanced, ground-based phased-array radars to track satellites and space debris. This network provides high-resolution data, enabling LeoLabs to offer critical services such as rapid orbit determination, early operational support for new launches, and ongoing conjunction awareness to prevent collisions in space. The company's mission is to safeguard operations in LEO, making space safer and more sustainable for commercial satellite operators, government regulatory bodies, and space agencies globally.

LeoLabs' technology stack, known as LeoLabs Vertex™, is the world's first vertically integrated commercial space operations platform. It combines data from its proliferated radar network with sophisticated AI-powered analytics to deliver persistent orbital intelligence. This allows military space commands, civil government agencies, and commercial operators to confidently detect, track, characterize, and respond to threats and hazards in space. The company is committed to building a living map of activity in orbit, supporting secure, safe, and dynamic space operations. LeoLabs has a global presence with offices and team members worldwide to support its expanding radar network and international customer base, which includes the U.S. Department of Defense and space agencies of numerous allied nations. The company continues to innovate and expand its capabilities, addressing the increasing congestion and contention in LEO.

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Health Savings Account

Health Savings Account

Life and AD&D Insurance

Life and AD&D Insurance

401K with Employer Match

401K with Employer Match

Flexible Spending Account

Flexible Spending Account

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