Senior Backend Software Engineer - Spacetime UK

Aalyria Technologies, Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Health insurance

Pension

401(k)

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Aalyria Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineer to join the Spacetime UK team. You will contribute to core software, optimize distributed systems, and drive production-ready solutions for aerospace communications.

Hybrid remote/in-office arrangements are available for candidates who can work within the UK. You will design and implement scalable systems, lead technical initiatives, and collaborate with senior engineers on challenging projects across land, sea, air, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field.
• 7+ years of software development experience.
• Proficiency in Golang, C/C++, Rust, or Java.
• Demonstrated leadership in technical design and production launches.
• 3+ years of experience with large-scale distributed systems or networks.
• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure, container orchestration, and distributed data systems.
• Experience with performance, large-scale data analysis, visualization tools, or debugging.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize core software on the Spacetime team.
• Design, implement, test, and maintain distributed systems.
• Lead project priorities, timelines and deliverables.
• Collaborate with engineers from top-tier tech companies to advance the platform.
• Tackle complex engineering challenges across domains and drive production readiness.

Skills

Golang

C/C++

Rust

Java

Distributed systems

Technical leadership

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

Cloud platforms

Job description

Senior Backend Software Engineer - Spacetime UK

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.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Software Engineer to join our core 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.

Key Responsibilities:

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

• Scale and optimize distributed systems powering link modeling computations, with a focus on improving performance, parallelism, and reliability across heterogeneous compute environments.
• Optimize computational pipelines by migrating workloads from CPU-bound implementations to GPU-accelerated architectures.
• Optimize production-grade link modeling algorithms to increase system capacity and service sellability, leveraging advanced techniques in signal processing and linear algebra.

Required Qualificiations:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree
• 7+years of experience with software development
• Proficiency in Golang, C/C++, Rust, or Java
• Demonstrated leadership in technical design and architecture to drive projects from conception through production launch.
• Proficiency in coding, problem-solving, design, system health, diagnosis and resolution, and software test development.
• 3+ years of experience with developing large-scale infrastructure, distributed systems or networks.
• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure, container orchestration, and distributed data systems.
• Experience with performance, large scale systems data analysis, visualization tools, or debugging.

What We Offer:

• 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.
• Pension
• Health insurance
• Equity

Work Requirements & Location:

• Applicants must have the right to work in the United Kingdom.
• Work Location: Remote working within the UK.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

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.