Backend Engineer - Data Management Services
Loft Orbital Solutions
About this role
Loft Orbital is seeking a Backend Engineer to develop and maintain backend services that handle satellite payload data transfers from ground stations to customers. The role involves designing scalable microservices and data pipelines, collaborating with various teams, and supporting spacecraft operations. The position offers both technical development and operational involvement in a space infrastructure environment.
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About Loft Orbital Solutions
loftorbital.comLoft Orbital builds hardware and software to fly and operate customer payloads on a standardized satellite bus, offering hosted-payload and dedicated spacecraft solutions that let companies, governments, and institutions harness the benefits of space without building their own satellites. They provide end-to-end mission services — payload integration, launch coordination, satellite operations, and data delivery — to simplify and speed access to orbit. By standardizing spacecraft and operational processes, Loft reduces cost, schedule risk, and technical burden for customers. Organizations choose Loft for turnkey, scalable access to space and ongoing mission support.
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About Loft Orbital Solutions
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$90k – $130k
per year