Backend Software Engineer - #261060

Backend Software Engineer - Aerospace

Are you a backend software engineer with a passion for building the future of communication, even if you're not actively searching? Imagine contributing your expertise to a cutting-edge company that's redefining how the world connects across vast distances. We're talking about orchestrating and managing planetary-scale networks, leveraging any spectrum, any orbit, and any hardware from land and sea to air and deep space. If the idea of shaping this ambitious future excites you, read on.

About The Opportunity

We're a leading technology company that's revolutionizing global communications. Our work involves groundbreaking laser communications technology and advanced temporospatial software-defined networking platforms, with foundational technology spun out from a major tech innovator. We're at the forefront of enabling satellite and airborne mesh networks, as well as critical cislunar and deep-space communications. This is a chance to join a team that's transforming how data moves around the globe and beyond.

Your Impact

We're seeking a highly motivated and experienced Software Engineer to join our core engineering team. This isn't just another coding job; it's an opportunity to dive into an environment where your adaptability, proactivity, and problem-solving prowess will be critical. You'll be a key player in developing and optimizing the systems that are central to our business, with the flexibility to own and contribute to a wide range of projects as both you and our company evolve. You'll collaborate with a team of seasoned engineers from top-tier tech companies, managing project priorities, timelines, and deliverables while designing, developing, testing, and maintaining mission-critical software.

Our products are generating significant industry interest and are evolving at a rapid pace, creating a continuous stream of exciting and innovative technical challenges. Here are just a few examples of initiatives you might be a part of:

• Driving the development of new API standards and bridging integration gaps through code to enable seamless inter-network orchestration.
• Advancing sophisticated algorithms to dynamically solve wireless network topologies in near real-time.
• Designing elegant solutions that empower our core platform to account for the diverse ways fleets navigate across land, sea, space, and air across both temporal and spatial dimensions.
  
  
  

What You'll Bring

• A Bachelors or Masters degree.
• 5+ years of experience in software development.
• Proficiency in Golang, C/C++, Rust, or Java.
• A strong command of coding, problem-solving, design principles, system health, diagnosis and resolution, and software test development.
• 2+ years of experience with developing large-scale infrastructure, distributed systems, or networks.
• Experience with performance optimization, large-scale systems data analysis, visualization tools, or debugging.
  
  
  

What We Offer

• Innovative Environment: Work at a company that's truly at the forefront of aerospace communications.
• Impactful Work: Your contributions will directly influence critical national security programs and initiatives.
• Growth Opportunities: Expand your career with ample opportunities for professional development and advancement.
• Inclusive Culture: Be part of a collaborative, supportive, and inclusive workplace where your contributions are valued and celebrated.
• Flexibility: Enjoy flexible working arrangements, including hybrid remote/in-office schedules.
• Comprehensive Rewards: We offer a competitive salary, robust benefits (including 401(k), dental, vision, health, and life insurance), generous paid time off, and equity options.
  
  
  

Ready to explore how your skills can help shape the future of global connectivity?