Software Engineer- Backend Intern (Fall 2026)

San Francisco, CAPosted 6 weeks ago

Role Overview

Astranis is hiring a Software Engineer- Backend Intern (Fall 2026). This is a internship role in San Francisco. Part of Astranis's Backend hiring. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

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Job Description

Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity’s reach into the solar system. Today, Astranis satellites provide dedicated, secure networks to highly-sophisticated customers across the globe— large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military. With five satellites on orbit and many more set to launch soon, the company is servicing a backlog of more than $1 billion of commercial contracts.

Astranis is the preferred satellite communications partner for buyers with stringent requirements for uptime, data security, network visibility, and customization. Astranis has raised over $750 million from some of the world’s best investors, from Andreessen Horowitz to Blackrock and Fidelity, and employs a team of 450 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA.

Software Engineer- Backend Intern (Fall 2026)

As a Software Engineer Intern on the Platform team, you'll design and build services that autonomously control satellites, monitor telemetry for anomalies, and provide real-time situational awareness to keep our fleet safe and online. You'll also be building the core components and services that power the rest of our software organization, enabling every team to move faster and more reliably.

You will be shaping the foundation of software that has to work flawlessly – because our satellites depend on it.

This role will contribute to both our commercial and US government programs.

Internships at Astranis typically last for twelve weeks, and are hourly roles designed for students who are currently enrolled at a four-year university. If you have already graduated from a four-year university, please apply to be an Associate Engineer.

Role

Design and build high-performance, reliable, mission-critical software that is used to send commands to space
Take full ownership of features, working across backend and infrastructure
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to define software requirements, architectures, and designs

Requirements

Currently pursuing a B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, or equivalent degree
Strong proficiency in Python
Experience and understanding of databases (Postgres, etc)
Experience and understanding of pub/sub and streaming systems (RabbitMQ, Flink, etc)
Don't meet them all? Not a problem. Please apply even if you do not meet all these criteria.

Bonus

Experience with Kubernetes
Experience building fleet management systems

The base pay for this position is $29.00 per hour.

Base Hourly Pay

$29—$29 USD

U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required

(To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States, or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3))

Our mission and our products are meant to connect the world and everyone in it, regardless of gender, race, creed, or any other distinction. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage all people to join our team and bring their unique perspective to help make us stronger.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for the Software Engineer- Backend Intern (Fall 2026) position at Astranis?

Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Astranis. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.

Where is the Software Engineer- Backend Intern (Fall 2026) position at Astranis located?

This position is based in San Francisco. Astranis has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.

What does a Software Engineer- Backend Intern (Fall 2026) at Astranis earn?

Astranis has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.

When was the Software Engineer- Backend Intern (Fall 2026) role at Astranis posted?

This role was posted on May 13, 2026 (45 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.

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