Senior Software Engineer - Satellite Payload Downlink

Highlights

• Title: Senior Software Engineer

• Location: Espoo, Finland. Office with 2 day per week remote
• Contract type: Permanent

*Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO)

Who are we?

ICEYE is the global leader in synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite operations for Earth Observation, persistent monitoring, and natural catastrophe solutions; owning and operating the world's largest SAR constellation. ICEYE is headquartered in Finland and operates from five international locations with more than 800 employees from nearly 60 countries, inspired by the shared vision of improving life on Earth by becoming the global source of truth in Earth Observation.

Our satellites acquire images of Earth at any time – even when it’s cloudy or dark – providing commercial and government partners with unmatched persistent monitoring capabilities. Information derived from our SAR images helps customers make data-driven decisions to address time-critical challenges in various sectors, such as maritime, disaster management, insurance, and finance.

Our team is a tight-knit group of experts across many disciplines (e.g., engineering, software development, radar technology, etc.). We’re innovative, driven people who strive for excellence in everything we do. Teamwork, curiosity, and having fun are core values at ICEYE, and contribute to Making the Impossible possible!!

Why should you work for us?

ICEYE is at the cutting edge of new technology and we are continuing to build and operate our commercial constellation of SAR satellites. Working with ICEYE, you will be part of making the impossible possible, whilst shaping the Earth Observation industry. You will work with varied, diverse and engaged colleagues to further the ICEYE mission. At ICEYE we realise that without great people we can not succeed, therefore you will be an integral, valued and appreciated colleague, with the ability to directly shape the vision and direction of the business. 

We actively support Continuous Professional Development, and will provide access to a range of avenues to allow you to succeed, including courses, training and attendance at conferences. ICEYE is a place where your development, your growth and your success is a priority. 

Senior Software Engineer - Satellite Payload Downlink

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Software Engineer to join our team responsible for developing our capabilities for downlinking data from the satellites. This encompasses integrating with streams from ground station providers, which includes decoding, error correction, decryption and routing of payload data for further processing. The ground stations are globally distributed and data must be highly available and delivered with low latency.

The successful candidate will possess hands-on experience in designing, implementing and operating end-to-end data delivery and ingestion systems. The ideal candidate actively contributes to the team's knowledge and processes, understanding that complex problems are best solved through cooperation rather than individual exceptionalism.

As this is a senior role, the candidate must demonstrate a proven track record in taking ownership and driving significant feature initiatives from initial concept and architectural design through to successful deployment and post-launch monitoring. Success is measured by outcomes, and we value individuals who are focused and driven to achieve those outcomes.

Our technology stack comprises Go and Python (the team works mostly with Golang), running on both AWS cloud and on-premise Kubernetes infrastructure. We mainly utilize Postgres as our data store.

Required qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a similar field
• 5+ years of software engineering work experience
• Pragmatic software engineering skills in Go, Python or a similar language having a strong level of competency in at least one of them.
• Proven track record of building and operating high-performance distributed systems
• Experience in modeling and implementing relational data structures and RESTful APIs
• Problem-solving skills and ability to identify, research and resolve new problems, including those involving new technologies
• Keen interest and pragmatic experience in using AI/LLM tools assisting software development
• Ability and willingness to learn new skills in a fast-paced environment
• Strong team-working and communication skills in English

What will be an advantage

• Hands-on experience with AWS
• Experience working with data infrastructure at scale or a related area
• Experience with Kubernetes, Terraform, CI/CD pipelines, container orchestration, and GitOps workflows

What do we offer?

• A job that matters in a dynamic Earth Observation environment with a scale-up approach
• An independent role with a supportive and diverse work environment
• Occupational healthcare, occupational and private insurance
• A yearly benefit budget to spend as you wish (i.e. on sport, transport, bike benefit, wellness, lunch, etc.)
• Phone subscription with iPhone of choice
• Relocation support (i.e. flight tickets, accommodation, relocation agency support)
• Time for self-development, research, training, conferences, or certification schemes
• Inspiring and collaborating offices and silent workspaces enable you to focus
• A wide variety of the best coffee, tea, snacks, and sweets to accompany your daily space mission
• Base salary range for this position is 6000-8000 € per month (gross) in Finland, contingent on your experience level, and will be negotiated individually.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion

At ICEYE, we believe that diversity isn't just a buzzword – it's our greatest asset.

We're committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every voice is not only heard but celebrated. We know that diverse perspectives breed innovation and creativity, which is why we actively seek out individuals from all walks of life, backgrounds, and experiences.

Whatever your background, we want you to bring your authentic self to the table. Join us and be part of a team where differences are not only embraced but cherished, because together, we're stronger.

Apply now to start your ICEYE journey, and help us continue to make the impossible possible together.

Read more about ICEYE and working with us at iceye.com