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Software Development Engineer, LEO Pop Control Plane

Sunnyvale, California, United StatesFull-time$165k–$224k2026-11-13
Based in United States

Core

Architect and build data-plane and control-plane traffic processing systems connecting satellite networks to customers.

Role type

Senior Software Development Engineer (Networking/Systems)

Builds

Networking functions on cloud infrastructure for low-Earth orbit satellite connectivity

Domain

Satellite communications, distributed systems, cloud networking

Required skills

C#, C++, Java, Perl, Object Oriented Design, distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, CI/CD, automated testing, system architecture

Preferred skills

Full software development life cycle experience, code reviews, source control management, build processes

Technologies

AWS, C#, C++, Java, Perl

Responsibilities

Own architectural direction of networking systems, lead multi-engineer projects, collaborate with satellite/ground station teams, build CI/CD pipelines, coach and mentor engineers

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership