Astra
Astra is seeking a Backend Engineer to design, build, and deploy mission-critical financial infrastructure that processes billions in annual transaction volume. The role involves owning features end-to-end across payments, fraud detection, compliance, and user management within a distributed microservices architecture. This position offers the opportunity to work on complex, cross-domain problems and grow within a small, high-impact engineering team.
Headquarters
Alameda, California, United States
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2016
Astra is a California-based space company that provides responsive, reliable orbital access through launch services and satellite propulsion. Its Rocket 4.0 mobile launch capability supports roughly 1-tonne payloads for quick, flexible missions. Astra also designs proven electric propulsion systems compatible with xenon and krypton propellants for on‑orbit maneuvering and stationkeeping. Founded in 2016 by Chris Kemp and Dr. Adam London and headquartered in Alameda, the company focuses on rapid access to space for small‑sat operators.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
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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