ABOUT AALYRIA:

Aalyria is a leading technology company that supplies laser communications technology and temporospatial software-defined networking software platforms to the aerospace industry. With technology acquired from Google, Aalyria is at the forefront of innovation in the field of 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Full stack engineer and technical leader.
• Software, Systems, and Network design experience.
• Expert in C/C++, and proficient in Golang.
• Expert-level experience with Linux systems.
• Experience with user-space (kernel bypass) packet processing.
• Experience with network load testing and evaluation.
• Experience with high-speed networks and fiber optics.
• Knowledge about network design, network overlays, and virtual networks.
• Knowledge about network protocols, routing, and traffic management.
• Specific experience with DPDK is a bonus.
• Specific experience with NVIDIA / Mellanox ConnectX cards is a bonus.
• Specific knowledge of Debian software packaging and Ubuntu.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

Come join Tightbeam, a team of experienced and knowledgeable engineers that are building new cutting-edge optical communication technology for land, sea, and air. We are a team of doers, working hands-on with physical systems that are deployed and tested in real-world field environments.
As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be at the epicenter of our engineering operations, playing a pivotal role in shaping the technical landscape of our products. Beyond just writing code, this position is about providing technical leadership, driving architectural decisions, and mentoring the next generation of engineers. Your depth of experience, vision, and commitment to excellence will be vital in ensuring the delivery of high-quality software solutions that meet our stringent standards of scalability, maintainability, and user-centric design.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Technical Leadership: Play a leading role in architectural discussions, ensuring that our software solutions are scalable, maintainable, and aligned with business needs.
• Code Excellence: Develop high-quality software with an emphasis on automation, performance, and user experience.
• Mentorship: Guide and mentor junior and mid-level engineers, fostering an environment of continuous learning and improvement.
• Collaboration: Engage closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver features that drive our business metrics.
• Strategic Input: Contribute to the software roadmap, bringing in innovative ideas and technologies that have significant impact.
• Continuous Improvement: Advocate for best practices in software development, ensuring our methodologies stay up to date with the latest industry trends.
• Problem Solving: Tackle complex software challenges and guide the team in overcoming technical roadblocks.