Front-End Developer
Spire
Spire Global is a space-to-cloud analytics company that owns and operates the largest multi-purpose constellation of satellites. Its proprietary data and algorithms provide the most advanced maritime, aviation, and weather tracking in the world. In addition to its constellation, Spire’s data infrastructure includes a global ground station network and 24/7 operations that provide real-time global coverage of every point on Earth.
We are looking for a Front-end Developer to join our weather team to help us develop our online mapping and data analysis platform. You’ll be working in a small, collaborative team where you will have opportunities to make a fundamental impact on the success of the company. We want you to be customer focused, caring deeply about their needs and goals, making sure they have the best experience possible.
Cultural Traits We’re Looking For
- Articulate your ideas well in both spoken and written form
- Promote open and effective collaboration between people and teams
- Able to balance tactical and strategic decisions for overall mission success
- Understand the value of reducing procedural and technical complexity
- Feel strongly about technological and operational performance
- Value accurate measurements over opinions
- Have alignment with our core values: global, reliable, unbounded, faster, relentless, collaborative
- Comfortable with iterating and re-evaluating projects and plans as needs evolve
Must Have Qualifications
- Fluent in JavaScript (React), HTML, CSS, and experience with the NodeJS ecosystem
- Track record developing high-quality, maintainable, and well-documented web applications following modern responsive design paradigms
- Experience integrating web applications with backend APIs (REST, OGC)
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent training, fellowship, or 5+ years of relevant work experience
- Experience leveraging AI agents for day-to-day development activities
Nice To Have Qualifications
- Have created large, multi-user single-page applications
- Familiarity with charting libraries such as SciChart, Bokeh, D3 or Highcharts
- Well versed in UI/UX best practices
- Experience creating and iterating on wireframes and mockups with product owners
- Experience in atmospheric or oceanographic environments, mapping, and/or cartography with Leaflet, Mapbox, OpenLayers, and/or Esri web tools
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. #LI-RK1
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 may be eligible for annual equity awards and 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.
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
About Spire
We improve life on Earth with data from space.
Spire Global is a space-to-cloud analytics company that owns and operates the largest multi-purpose constellation of satellites. Its proprietary data and algorithms provide the most advanced maritime, aviation, and weather tracking in the world. In addition to its constellation, Spire’s data infrastructure includes a global ground station network and 24/7 operations that provide real-time global coverage of every point on Earth.
Spire is Global and our success draws upon the diverse viewpoints, skills and experiences of our employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status.
To help maintain a safe and secure workplace for Spire employees, all candidates who receive a conditional offer will be required to complete a background check. This may include criminal history and employment verification.
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