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# Senior Software Engineer - FlightAware Backend (Onsite) at FlightAware

Compensation

$86,800 – $165,200/yr

**Location**
: Houston, Texas

**Type**
: Full-time

**Level**
: senior

**Posted**
: Aug 25, 2026

## Description

FlightAware is hiring an onsite Backend Software Engineer in Houston, Texas, to build and scale backend infrastructure, cloud-native microservices, streaming data feeds, databases, queueing systems, and SaaS integrations for aviation software products. The role requires a STEM degree or related advanced degree, at least five years of relevant experience, and experience with languages and technologies such as Go, Rust, C++, PostgreSQL, or MySQL. The position offers a salary range of 86,800 to 165,200 USD, medical, dental, and vision insurance, and other benefits.

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