Before you apply
FY2023 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the orgPays its leaders
$290K–$604K
12 officers reported
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt VII · Sec A
Budget
$447.3M
spent in FY2023
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt I · Ln 18
Staff
1,607
employees
20 volunteers
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt I · Ln 5–6
Spent on programs
91%
of spending
Looks good: 91% of spending went to programs; 75% or more.
Pt IX · Ln 25 · col B
Surplus or deficit
+<1%
of revenue, FY2023
Looks good: revenue was at least expenses in the latest filing.
Pt I · Ln 19
Cash reserves
<1 mo
of spending, in cash and securities
Concern: 0.1 months of spending in cash; under 2 weeks.
Pt X · Ln 1–2 · Pt I · Ln 18
Latest return
FY2023
latest Form 990
Fine: the latest return is for FY2023, 3 tax years back; within 3 tax years.
IRS e-file
IRS status
501(c)(3)
tax-exempt since 1961
Looks good: listed by the IRS.
IRS BMF
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About the role
The org's own posting, as writtenSenior Software Engineer leading development of high-level software systems for advanced telescope and instrumentation platforms. Responsible for designing, building, and maintaining scalable, distributed applications in Java and Python, supporting system integration, and guiding technical teams. Collaborates across engineering and operations to deliver reliable solutions, troubleshoot complex issues, and support observatory operations. Ideal candidates bring strong experience in multi-threaded systems, Linux, Agile practices, and modern tools such as CI/CD, cloud, and container technologies.
About Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy
From its Form 990- Budget $450.4M · Science & Technology
- Staff 1,607 · founded 1957
- Pays its leaders $290K–$604K (12 reported)
- Open jobs 42 · Jobs at Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy · Full 990 report