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Senior UI Platform Engineer
About Us:
BlackSky is a real-time intelligence company. We own and operate the world's most advanced space-based intelligence platform and provide customers satellite imagery, automated analytics and high-frequency monitoring of strategic locations, economic assets and events from around the globe. BlackSky is trusted by the most demanding allied military and intelligence organizations and commercial companies to deliver foresight into critical matters that affect national security and the economy. BlackSky's data enables governments and businesses to see, understand and anticipate change as it happens, giving them the ultimate strategic advantage so they can act quickly. Our global team works with cutting-edge technology to make a difference around the world and prides itself on being people-first, customer-focused and fun.
We are hiring an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join the Platform Applications and Services team to help expand our best-in-class user-experience. The ideal candidate has significant experience in JavaScript-based front-end technologies like React, some experience with backend service development, and is comfortable working in a professional environment. This position will be responsible for delivering high-quality features and software in conjunction with the rest of the team.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure high-quality and production ready React and JavaScript solutions.
- Work with User Experience designers and engineering management to help scope and plan feature development efforts
- Take an active role in testing, debugging, and documenting implemented software functionality.
- Participate in and provide insightful feedback during design sessions and regular team status.
- Assist with operational tasks to ensure stability in production environments.
- Proactively identify problems with requirements (lack of clarity, inconsistencies, technical limitations) and communicates these issues early.
- Be available to collaborate with team members during core hours.
- Mentor other engineers when appropriate.
- Other job-related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, computer science, or related technical field.
- Minimum 6 years of experience as a software engineer, specifically with JavaScript.
- Experience with React.
- Ability to understand and manipulate the browser DOM.
- Experience using source control systems, preferably Git.
- Experience participating in a team-oriented code-review and design process.
- Experience creating and consuming APIs from a single-page application
- Ability to communicate complex concepts effectively to fellow team members (both technical and non-technical).
- Experience working with state management libraries like Redux
- Experience with Agentic AI usage and best practices
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience building multiple applications with shared, internally developed libraries.
- Experience and knowledge of Geospatial Intelligence and Map-based applications.
- Familiarity with Issue and Project Tracking Software like Jira.
- Experience working in a remote-first environment
Life at BlackSky for full-time benefits-eligible employees includes:
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, group term life and AD&D, voluntary life and AD&D insurance
- BlackSky pays 100% of employee-only premiums for medical, dental and vision and contributes $100/month for out-of-pocket expenses!
- 15 days of PTO, 11 Company holidays, four Floating Holidays (pro-rated based on hire date), one day of paid volunteerism leave per year, parental leave and more
- 401(k) pre-tax and Roth deferral options with employer match
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Employee Assistance and Travel Assistance Programs
- Employer matching donations
- Professional development
- Mac or PC? Your choice!
- Awesome swag
The anticipated salary range for candidates in Seattle, WA is $145,000-165,000 per year. The final compensation package offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on specific background and education. BlackSky is a multi-state employer, and this pay scale may not reflect salary ranges in other states or locations outside of Seattle, WA.
BlackSky is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
To 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.
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