Head of Compute Software

Qualifications: 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on distributed systems, embedded systems, or high-performance computing Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field Experience designing and shipping complex software systems (e.g., distributed platforms, embedded systems, or real-time systems) Strong background in one or more of the following: Distributed systems or cloud/edge computing Embedded systems or avionics software High-performance computing (HPC) or data processing systems Real-time or low-latency systems Experience leading technical projects or teams with increasing scope and ownership Strong understanding of system architecture and hardware/software co-design Preferred

Qualifications: Experience building software for aerospace, satellite systems, or other mission-critical environments (e.g., aviation, defense, autonomous systems) Background in edge computing or distributed systems operating in constrained, disconnected, or high-latency environments Familiarity with operating systems, resource management, and performance optimization under strict hardware and power constraints Experience designing or operating systems that must be highly reliable in failure-prone environments (e.g., intermittent connectivity, partial system failures, degraded modes) Experience with real-time or near real-time distributed systems, including scheduling, orchestration, and low-latency processing Background in networking systems, including handling unreliable links, custom protocols, or high-latency communication environments Experience building platform or infrastructure layers that support higher-level applications (e.g., compute platforms, internal developer platforms, orchestration systems) Proven ability to build or scale systems from 0→1 in ambiguous, fast-moving environments Experience working cross-functionally with hardware, embedded, or avionics teams to co-design tightly integrated systems Prior experience in high-growth startups or deeply technical organizations where speed and ownership are critical Strong intuition for making tradeoffs between performance, reliability, and development velocity in novel environments

Compensation and

Benefits: The salary range for this position is $200,000 - $285,000 annually. The actual base salary offered will depend on factors such as job-related skills, experience,

qualifications, and internal equity. Equity in Cowboy Space Corp. Employees and their eligible dependents may enroll in medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) retirement savings plan Paid time off 10 paid holidays per calendar year Paid parental leave Relocation assistance if applicable Daily lunch in the office and a fully stocked kitchen with beverages and snacks ITAR

Requirements Export Control Requirement: To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), applicants must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about ITAR here . Disclaimer This job description is a summary of the primary duties and

responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and

responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at Cowboy Space Corp.’s discretion. Cowboy Space Corp. is an equal employment opportunity employer. We consider individuals for employment or promotion according to their skills, abilities and experience. Cowboy Space Corp. is committed to complying with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, physical, mental or developmental disability, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions relating to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), veteran status, military status, marital or registered domestic partnership status, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics), genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, as well as any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.

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