Staff Software Engineer

ICEYE

Espoo, Finland
Base: 8,500 - 10,500 € pm (gross); bonus/equity: n...
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Production scale api design experience
Go programming language expertise
Distributed systems reliability knowledge
** ICEYE is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead the technical vision of their API platform, focusing on customer-facing systems and interfaces. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in designing reliable APIs and working with cloud and on-premises environments, particularly using Go as the primary programming language. **

Job Summary

  • As a Staff Software Engineer, you will be the technical owner of the API platform responsible for customer-facing systems that enable partners to access critical satellite imagery and data.
  • The role involves writing production code in Go, defining engineering practices for trustworthy APIs, and mentoring engineers through pairing and design reviews without people management responsibilities.
  • ICEYE offers a hybrid work model with competitive compensation ranging from 8,500 to 10,500 € per month, emphasizing a culture where collaboration is how the team wins.

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** ICEYE is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead the technical vision of their API platform, focusing on customer-facing systems and interfaces. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in designing reliable APIs and working with cloud and on-premises environments, particularly using Go as the primary programming language. **

Salary

Base: 8,500 - 10,500 € per month (gross); Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health, wellbeing support, professional development

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Production scale API design experience
  • Go programming language expertise
  • Distributed systems reliability knowledge
  • Kubernetes and cloud/on-prem deployment
  • Observability stack proficiency (LGTM/Prometheus)
  • Hands-on technical leadership without management
  • AI-powered engineering tool usage

Nice-to-have

  • TypeScript and React frontend contribution
  • OAuth and OpenID Connect authentication
  • Geospatial technologies PostGIS or GeoJSON
  • Defense or intelligence sector background
  • API gateway patterns and SDK design
  • Interest in Earth observation and satellites

Key Requirements

  • Demonstrated experience designing customer-facing APIs at production scale
  • Strong hands-on software engineering skills in Go
  • Ability to make long-term technical decisions balancing architecture and delivery

Work Rights

Employment subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO)

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