Senior Technical Lead

Role highlights:

• Senior Technical Lead (Wind)
• Strong Software Engineering background
• Permanent 
• Finland, Poland, remote (Europe)

Who are we?

ICEYE is the global leader in synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite operations for Earth Observation, persistent monitoring, and natural catastrophe solutions; owning and operating the world's largest SAR constellation. ICEYE is headquartered in Finland and operates from five international locations with more than 600 employees from nearly 60 countries, inspired by the shared vision of improving life on Earth by becoming the global source of truth in Earth Observation.

Our satellites acquire images of Earth at any time – even when it’s cloudy or dark – providing commercial and government partners with unmatched persistent monitoring capabilities. Information derived from our SAR images helps customers make data-driven decisions to address time-critical challenges in various sectors, such as maritime, disaster management, insurance, and finance.

Our team is a tight-knit group of experts across many disciplines (e.g., engineering, software development, radar technology, etc.). We’re innovative, driven people who strive for excellence in everything we do. Teamwork, curiosity, and having fun are core values at ICEYE, and contribute to Making the Impossible possible!!

Why should you work for us?

ICEYE is at the cutting edge of new technology and we are continuing to build and operate our commercial constellation of SAR satellites. Working with ICEYE, you will be part of making the impossible possible, whilst shaping the Earth Observation industry. You will work with varied, diverse and engaged colleagues to further the ICEYE mission. At ICEYE we realise that without great people we can not succeed, therefore you will be an integral, valued and appreciated colleague, with the ability to directly shape the vision and direction of the business. 

We actively support Continuous Professional Development, and will provide access to a range of avenues to allow you to succeed, including courses, training and attendance at conferences. ICEYE is a place where your development, your growth and your success is a priority.

What is the role?

We are seeking an experienced Senior Technical Lead to join our Wind Natural Catastrophe Solutions product team that is focused on deriving actionable insights about hurricane damage. As a key member of our product team, you will play a critical role in shaping the future of our Wind product by embracing the 'build, measure, learn' feedback loop. We believe in validating our assumptions early by building minimum viable products (MVPs) and rapidly iterating based on user feedback and data analysis. Your expertise in software engineering, technical leadership, product mindset and strategic vision of what good engineering looks like will be essential as we navigate the technical proof-of-concept phase and move towards general product release.

As a Senior Technical Lead, you will be a key member of the Wind team and will be chiefly responsible for guiding technical decisions, leading development efforts, and ensuring successful project execution. Effective communication and collaboration with product managers and other engineering teams are essential for you to excel in this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop an end-to-end tech vision and roadmap for the product, understanding dependencies and outcomes and ensuring close alignment with the product manager
• Communicate technical needs and expertise required for successful product development
• Ability to work closely with geospatial technical specialists, understand how their work fits into the big picture without needing to have expert understanding of ‘how’ their components work
• Lead by doing: Actively participate in the design, development, and implementation of core product features, spending at least 50% of your time on programming tasks.
• Proactively address risks, challenges, and needs, fostering a collaborative environment
• Actively participate in planning and objective setting for each quarter
• Foster active communication and collaboration with other engineering team & technical leads
• Lead the execution of product development initiatives, ensuring good delivery practices, high-quality and safe code, and early de-risking of product requirements
• Architect for operations, security, and scalability, leveraging modern software engineering practices
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (including product manager, SAR and remote sensing experts, machine learning engineers and other software engineers) to design, develop, test, and maintain the product
• Share best practices, guide code reviews, and promote a culture of continuous learning to ensure the team constantly improves their development habits
• Identify strategies to accelerate the timeline of bringing R&D elements to production

Requirements

What you need to succeed:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred)
• Proven experience as a Technical Lead or Senior Software Engineer working with a team
• Strong knowledge of modern software engineering practices, including cloud architectures, cloud native applications, DevOps, continuous delivery, test automation and security, (AWS preferred)
• Strong Python experience
• Docker experience 
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and processes
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• You can take challenging, abstract problems and break them down into solvable tasks

In addition to the above, it would be beneficial if you had the below attributes and skills:

• Experience working alongside people from diverse technical backgrounds
• Knowledge of SAR and/or remote sensing is a plus
• Expertise in Python and geospatial programming
• History of working with containers and kubernetes

Benefits

Finland:

• A job that matters in a dynamic Earth Observaton environment with a scale-up approach
• An independent role with a supportive and diverse work environment
• Occupational healthcare, occupational and private insurance
• A yearly benefit budget to spend as you wish (i.e. on sport, transport, bike benefit, wellness, lunch, etc.)
• Phone subscription with iPhone of choice 
• Relocation support (i.e. flight tickets, accommodation, relocation agency support)
• Time for self-development, research, training, conferences, or certification schemes
• Inspiring and collaborating offices and silent workspaces enable you to focus
• A wide variety of the best coffee, tea, snacks, and sweets to accompany your daily space mission

• Base salary range for this position in Finland is 7500 - 9500 EUR per month (gross) contingent on your experience level, and will be negotiated individually

Remote:

• A job that matters in a dynamic New Space environment with a scale-up approach
• An independent role with a supportive and diverse work environment
• Time for self-development, research, training, conferences, or certification schemes
• A yearly benefit budget to spend as you wish (ie Auntie, language learning, coaching,  budget for additional work equipment for home, charity activity)

Diversity, equity, and inclusion

At ICEYE, we believe that diversity isn't just a buzzword – it's our greatest asset. 

We're committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every voice is not only heard but celebrated. We know that diverse perspectives breed innovation and creativity, which is why we actively seek out individuals from all walks of life, backgrounds, and experiences. 

Whatever your background, we want you to bring your authentic self to the table. Join us and be part of a team where differences are not only embraced but cherished, because together, we're stronger. 

Apply now to start your ICEYE journey, and help us continue to make the impossible possible together. 

Read more about ICEYE and working with us at iceye.com