Director of Software Engineering

The Role:

Spire is making a fundamental shift in how it operates its constellation. We are moving from a model where trained operators watch dashboards and escalate to experts, to one where the system is fully autonomous, self-healing, and data intelligent. This Director will lead that transformation. You will set the technical vision, define the architecture, build and inspire the team, and personally raise the standard for what modern space operations look like.

The old model relies on operators, escalations, manual processes, and institutional knowledge locked in the heads of a few experts. It does not scale and it does not belong in a modern space company. We know what we want to replace it with: SRE principles applied to a constellation, autonomous fault handling, AI-driven anomaly detection, low toil, high data quality, and continuous improvement baked into the system.

What This Role Is Not

This is not a role for someone who wants to graduate out of technical work. If your ideal week is back-to-back 1:1s, sprint ceremonies, and stakeholder syncs, this is not the right fit. We need a director who writes code, reviews architecture, challenges technical decisions, and earns the team's respect through demonstrated craft and not just tenure or title.

What You Will Work On

Technical Leadership

Team Building & Culture

Operational Transformation

Cross-Functional Influence

Basic Skills/Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Spire operates a hybrid work model, and this position will require you to work a minimum of three days per week in the office.

Access to US export-controlled software and/or technology may be required for this role. If needed, Spire will arrange the necessary licenses—this is not something candidates need to have before applying.

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The anticipated base salary range for this position is listed below. Final base salary for this role will be based on the location, skills, experience and qualifications. In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for commissions and annual equity awards. This role is also eligible for our employee benefits program, including vacation, sick, and personal time off; optional medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage; a 401(K) plan; health and wellness reimbursement program; and participation in Spire’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Base Salary Range

$171,000—$202,500 USD

Global Perks

• 🛰️ Name Your Satellite Program (NYSP)

• 🚀 Launch Attendance

• 🌴 Generous Time Off Policy

• 🎓 Education Assistance Program

• 🥰 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• 📈 Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

• 👣 Family Leave

• 💪 Fitness Reimbursement

• 🧡 Employee Referral Program

• 🍉 Healthy snacks & beverages in every office