Principal Software Engineer

Motion Recruitment

denver, ColoradoHybridFull Time$130k - $170kA growing aerospace and satellite communications organization is hiring a Principal Software Engineer for a hybrid role in the Denver area. This position focuses on building and integrating mission-critical applications that support satellite operations and mission orchestration. The environment is heavily centered around cloud-native technologies including Kubernetes, containerized microservices, APIs, databases, and modern backend services. This is an opportunity to join a highly technical engineering team working on systems with real-world operational impact. The ideal candidate enjoys solving complex distributed systems challenges, mentoring technical teams, and contributing across the full software lifecycle. The organization offers strong benefits, flexible work arrangements, and the chance to work alongside experts supporting cutting-edge space and communications technologies.Required Skills & Experience8+ years of experience in Software Engineering Experience with Python and/or Rust Experience with Kubernetes Background designing and building microservices architectures Experience developing and integrating RESTful APIs Desired Skills & ExperienceExperience with OpenStack or private cloud platforms Knowledge of Helm Experience with GitLab CI/CD pipelines Experience with AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, or similar regulated cloud platforms What You Will Be Doing Tech Breakdown Python Rust Kubernetes API & Microservices Architecture Cloud Infrastructure The Offer You will receive the following benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Generous PTO program International Travel Opportunities Tuition Assistance Fitness Reimbursement Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.

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