Software Development Engineer

Actalent; Phoenix (AZ); Remote; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Software Development Engineer to work remotely, focusing on developing APIs and software for the Kuiper network. The role requires expertise in software development and architecture, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and problem-solving within a multi-disciplinary team. Candidates should have a solid background in programming languages such as Python, Java, and Rust, and be prepared to tackle complex technical challenges.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Qualifications

• 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience.
• 5+ years of design or architecture experience, including design patterns.
• Experience programming in Python, Rust, or C++.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal and vendor teams to develop software and interface requirements.
• Ensure systems meet performance needs including availability and security.
• Communicate project health, risks, and issues to stakeholders.

Skills

AWS

Java

Rust

React

Python

Kotlin

C++

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

Job description

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Job Title: Software Development Engineer (100% Remote)

Job Description

This role involves utilizing network topology understanding and experience in Software Defined Networking and network operations to collaborate with the Kuiper network team. The objective is to develop APIs and other enabling interface software tailored to meet unique customer needs. You will demonstrate the capabilities of the interfaces and architectures you define in a simulated test environment that you help develop. The position requires solving complex technical problems related to the use of the Kuiper constellation for government customers as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal and vendor teams to develop and deliver software and interface requirements.
• Ensure systems meet performance needs including availability, reliability, upgradeability, interoperability, and security requirements.
• Effectively communicate project health, risks, and issues to stakeholders and management teams.
• Escalate urgent issues appropriately and drive them to closure in a timely manner.
• Provide visualizations, document results, and communicate them across multi-disciplinary project teams.
  
  

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in AWS, Java, Rust, React, Python, Kotlin, and C++.
• Experience with cloud or networking.
• 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience.
• 5+ years of non-internship design or architecture experience, including design patterns, reliability, and scaling.
• Experience programming in Python, Rust, or C++.
• 5+ years of full software development lifecycle experience, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent.
• Software defined networking experience.
  
  

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to write code in AWS using Python, Kotlin, or Rust.
  
  

Work Environment

This role offers the flexibility to work remotely, provided the candidate is willing to support PST hours. The team is engaged in writing services in AWS to build out all of Kuiper's systems for customers at the cloud level, enhancing the features available to customers.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80.00 - $95.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

Available For This Temporary Role May Include The Following

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
  
  

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 30, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services

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