Software Engineer Backend Intern (Summer 2027)

astranis· Software Internships
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📍 San Francisco, CA💰 USD 29–29

About this role

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 $1.2 billion from some of the world’s best investors, including Andreessen Horowitz, Baillie Gifford, Blackrock, Fidelity, Franklin Templeton, and Snowpoint, and employs a team of 500 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 (Summer 2027)

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)

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 products are built for everyone, regardless of gender, race, creed, or background. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we invite all people to join our team and bring their unique perspectives to make us stronger.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the Software Engineer Backend Intern (Summer 2027) role at astranis?
The listed salary for this Software Engineer Backend Intern (Summer 2027) position at astranis is USD 29–29. This is an full-time role.
Where is the Software Engineer Backend Intern (Summer 2027) position at astranis located?
This Software Engineer Backend Intern (Summer 2027) role at astranis is based in San Francisco, CA. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Which team or department does the Software Engineer Backend Intern (Summer 2027) at astranis belong to?
This Software Engineer Backend Intern (Summer 2027) position is part of the Software Internships department at astranis. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Software Engineer Backend Intern (Summer 2027) position at astranis?
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When was the Software Engineer Backend Intern (Summer 2027) job at astranis posted?
This Software Engineer Backend Intern (Summer 2027) position at astranis was posted on Sep 22, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Software Engineer Backend Intern (Summer 2027)
astranis · 💰 USD 29–29
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