Senior Software Engineer, Platforms - Spacetime

Aalyria is a leading technology company that supplies laser communications technology and temporospatial software-defined networking platforms to the aerospace industry. With technology acquired from Google, Aalyria is at the forefront of innovation in satellite and airborne mesh networks, as well as cislunar and deep-space communications. We are revolutionizing the orchestration and management of planetary mesh networks using any radio or optical spectrum, any orbit, and any hardware across land, sea, air, and space.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Software Engineer to join our core Spacetime engineering team. We value engineers who are adaptable, proactive, and eager to tackle new challenges as we advance our technology. The ideal candidate will bring a solid technical background and a proven track record in solving complex engineering challenges. As a software engineer on the Spacetime team, you will play an integral role in developing and optimizing systems critical to our business, with the flexibility to contribute to and take ownership of various projects as both you and the company grow. You will be working alongside a team of seasoned engineers from top-tier tech companies, managing project priorities, timelines, and deliverables while designing, developing, testing, and maintaining core software.

Our products are evolving rapidly and have generated a great deal of interest in the industry. This creates an exciting and continuous stream of innovative technical projects to dive into.

Some examples of initiatives you might be a part of include:

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

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree
• 7+ years of experience with software development
• Proficiency in Golang, C/C++, Rust, or Java
• Professional experience modeling a variety of physical layer (RF, optical) communications systems.
• Experience with production transport network design and operations, including, but not limited to:
• • Segment Routing (SR-MPLS, SRv6),
  • RSVP-TE
  • Software orchestrator integration (via PCEP, for example)
• Proficiency in coding, problem-solving, design, system health, diagnosis and resolution, and software test development.
• Experience with performance, large scale systems data analysis, visualization tools, or debugging.

• Innovative Environment: Work at a cutting-edge company shaping the future of aerospace communications.
• Impactful Work: Directly contribute to critical national security programs and initiatives.
• Growth Opportunities: Expand your career with opportunities for professional development and advancement.
• Inclusive Culture: Be part of a collaborative, supportive, and inclusive workplace where your contributions matter.
• Flexibility: Flexible working arrangements including hybrid remote/in-office schedules.
• Compensation and Equity: Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits (401(k), dental, vision, health, life insurance), paid time off, and equity options.

This position involves access to export-controlled information. To comply with U.S. government export regulations, applicants must meet one of the following criteria:

(A) Qualify as a U.S. person, which includes:

• U.S. citizen or national
• U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder)
• Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157
• Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158

(B) Be eligible to access export-controlled information without requiring an export authorization.

(C) Be eligible and reasonably likely to obtain the necessary export authorization from the appropriate U.S. government agency.

The company reserves the right to decline pursuing an export licensing process for legitimate business-related reasons.

Aalyria is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified applicants from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

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