Senior Backend Engineer — Hybrid Gateway Systems

Iridium; Tempe (AZ); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Iridium in Tempe, AZ is seeking a Sr. Software Engineer on the Gateway Development team to lead design, build, integration and deployment of key gateway components.

You will evaluate existing and proposed gateway features, partner with stakeholders to determine the best approach, and manage your workload while collaborating with teammates to deliver new gateway products. The ideal candidate has 8+ years in telecom software, strong C/C++ on Linux/RedHat, and a proven track record of high-quality,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer system engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience building software solutions for telecommunications or other mission‑critical systems.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate on a technical and non-technical level with peers both inside and outside of the team
• Proficiency in C and C++ with 5+ years of experience developing software tools and applications
• Proficiency developing software for Linux/Redhat Operating Systems and using Databases such as mySQL
• Knowledge of and experience with all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle process
• Proven experience of Tool Suites such as Gitlab, Jira, and Confluence
• Must be able to prioritize key tasks and have a strong sense of ownership over your work
• Be active in seeking out ways to continuously improve yourself and gain new knowledge

Responsibilities

• Design and develop complex, mission-critical, telecommunications-grade software with a strong emphasis on quality, performance, reliability, and long-term maintainability
• Triage, diagnose and fix issues in deployed (complex) software
• Work with the team, sometimes outside of normal business hours, to quickly and effectively solve outages / issues (approximately 1-3 per quarter)
• Ensure high code quality by developing and following modern development best practices and fully engaging in all phases of the software development lifecycle
• Apply strong analytical and critical‑thinking skills to assess complex situations, diagnose issues, and propose effective, well‑reasoned solutions
• Communicate proactively with teammates and stakeholders, raising questions or concerns early and seeking support when needed to keep work on track
• Build trusted, productive relationships across teams by demonstrating confidence, technical credibility, and a collaborative mindset
• Identify risks early in the development process and drive clear mitigation strategies to reduce impact and maintain project momentum
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive work environment that encourages knowledge sharing, open communication, and teamwork
• Facilitate and support knowledge transfer, cross-training efforts, and aid in the training and mentoring of early career professionals throughout the team
• Motivate and support the team, especially during high‑pressure or time‑sensitive periods to ensure goals are met and everyone can perform at their best

Skills

C

C++

Linux/RedHat

SDLC

Algorithms

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer system engineering, or related engineering field

Tools

Gitlab

Jira

Confluence

MySQL

Job description

Iridium in Tempe, AZ is seeking a Sr. Software Engineer on the Gateway Development team to lead design, build, integration and deployment of key gateway components.

You will evaluate existing and proposed gateway features, partner with stakeholders to determine the best approach, and manage your workload while collaborating with teammates to deliver new gateway products. The ideal candidate has 8+ years in telecom software, strong C/C++ on Linux/RedHat, and a proven track record of high-quality,