Senior Software Architect: Ground Segment & Edge Networking

SpinLaunch, Inc.

Greater London

On-site

GBP 120,000 - 170,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Meridian Space UK Limited in London seeks a Principal Software Architect to own the software architecture for the Meridian Ground Segment, bridging cloud-native platforms with edge environments to deliver a high‑performance global network. You will guide full‑stack development, mentor teams, and interface with customers and partners to shape requirements and drive ground network features.

This leadership role requires deep expertise in distributed systems, high‑performance networking, and

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field.
10+ years of professional software engineering experience across cloud architectures, distributed systems, and edge environments.
Proficiency in C/C++, Golang, Python, Java, or Rust.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain full-stack software for the Meridian Ground Segment.
Architect scalable software frameworks for ground network elements and orchestration functions.
Lead cloud-native microservices transformations with container orchestration and API design.
Oversee virtualized/containerized environments using DPDK, SR‑IOV, or eBPF and real-time tuning.
Lead design reviews and provide mentorship to engineering teams.
Interface with customers and partners to shape technical requirements and drive features.