What it is, where the jobs are, what it hires for and pays, and the open jobs today.
By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 09/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Blacksky is a social network developed and maintained by Blacksky Algorithms, which provides curated feeds and moderation tools to support Black social media users, many of whom previously used Black Twitter.
BlackSky is hiring in 2 states and 3 cities. These are the places with the most openings, which tell you where its work really happens.
| City ⇅ | State ⇅ | Open jobs ⇅ | Share ⇅ | Note ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tukwila | Washington | 13 | 45% | |
| Herndon | Virginia | 7 | 24% | |
| Seattle | Washington | 6 | 21% |
The mix of roles shows what BlackSky needs right now. Pay is the median of the ranges the employer itself published in its ads (only roles with at least two published ranges).
| Role family ⇅ | Open jobs ⇅ | Typical posted range (median low – median high, yearly) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical / Manufacturing engineer | 5 | not published |
| Software engineer / Developer | 5 | not published |
| Accountant / Auditor / Tax | 3 | not published |
| DevOps / Cloud / SRE | 2 | not published |
| Electrical / Hardware engineer | 2 | not published |
| Recruiter / HR | 2 | not published |
| Data scientist / Machine learning | 2 | not published |
| Data analyst / Data engineer | 2 | not published |
| Writer / Editor / Communications | 1 | not published |
| QA / Test engineer | 1 | not published |
| Operations / Supply chain / Logistics | 1 | not published |
| Financial analyst / Banking / Investments | 1 | not published |
| Title ⇅ | Open jobs ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Senior Engineer | 2 |
| Senior Software Engineer | 2 |
| Senior Accounting Manager | 1 |
| Mechanical Design Manager | 1 |
| Staff Avionics Engineer | 1 |
| Principal Systems Engineer | 1 |
| Director of Marketing & Corporate Communications | 1 |
| Mechanical Engineer | 1 |
| Staff HDL Hardware Engineer | 1 |
| Staff Engineer | 1 |
| Cost Controller | 1 |
| Senior Electrical Engineer | 1 |
| Staff Mission Solutions Engineer | 1 |
| Financial Reporting Manager | 1 |
| Recruiting Coordinator | 1 |
None of the 29 open listings publishes a pay range, so we do not state one.
Most listings do not state a seniority level.
11 of 29 listings (38%) mention a remote or flexible location.
We counted how often BlackSky's own 29 ads (those with a full description) state each requirement. This shows the filters the ads apply before anyone reads a resume. We have no data on why candidates are rejected after applying, and we do not guess.
Years of experience. 17 of 29 ads (59%) state a number of years. The median is 10 years; 94% ask for 5 or more and 59% for 10 or more.
| Requirement ⇅ | Ads that state it ⇅ | Share of ads ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 28 | 97% |
| 'or equivalent experience' accepted | 13 | 45% |
| Master's degree | 6 | 21% |
| PhD or doctorate | 3 | 10% |
| Requirement ⇅ | Ads that state it ⇅ | Share of ads ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. citizenship mentioned | 29 | 100% |
| U.S. person / export-control (ITAR, EAR) rules | 29 | 100% |
| Security clearance mentioned | 6 | 21% |
| Requirement ⇅ | Ads that state it ⇅ | Share of ads ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Travel mentioned | 29 | 100% |
| Nights, weekends, holidays or on-call | 29 | 100% |
| On-site or in-person work | 9 | 31% |
| Requirement ⇅ | Ads that state it ⇅ | Share of ads ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| python | 13 | 45% |
| jira | 10 | 34% |
| c++ | 6 | 21% |
| cpa | 4 | 14% |
| linux | 4 | 14% |
| cad | 3 | 10% |
| aws | 3 | 10% |
| kubernetes | 3 | 10% |
| excel | 2 | 7% |
| azure | 1 | 3% |
| gcp | 1 | 3% |
| matlab | 1 | 3% |
| fpga | 1 | 3% |
| salesforce | 1 | 3% |
What the hiring process, culture, schedules and benefits are like is not in our sources, so we do not describe it. Read the job ads and the employer's own site.
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29 open jobs today, 0 posted in the last 7 days (updated several times a day).
Mostly in Tukwila, WA (13), Herndon, VA (7), Seattle, WA (6).