Aviation Communications Software Engineer (C++/Rust)

Reliable Robotics; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Reliable Robotics is hiring a Communication Systems Software Engineer to build robust data links between remote pilots and aircraft. You will develop software across embedded, Linux, and cloud environments to enable safe, scalable autonomous flight systems.

The role emphasizes traffic shaping, security, and high-performance networking, with a focus on integration of RF hardware and cryptography. U.S. export control compliance applies.

Qualifications

• B.S. Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years systems-level programming experience in C++ or Rust.
• Professional experience developing software for high-performance networking or cloud applications.

Responsibilities

• Architect, implement, and verify core link management algorithms for traffic shaping, network performance monitoring, and failover/contingency management.
• Drive integration of complex third-party hardware and software systems into the Reliable Robotics autonomy platform.
• Integrate applied cryptography and network security best practices to protocol design and endpoint architecture.
• Deploy and debug latency-sensitive software at all layers of the software stack, from embedded systems to the application layer.

Skills

C++

Rust

Cloud computing

Networking

Education

B.S. Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience

Tools

Linux

Containerization

Networking

Job description

Reliable Robotics is hiring a Communication Systems Software Engineer to build robust data links between remote pilots and aircraft. You will develop software across embedded, Linux, and cloud environments to enable safe, scalable autonomous flight systems.

The role emphasizes traffic shaping, security, and high-performance networking, with a focus on integration of RF hardware and cryptography. U.S. export control compliance applies.