Software Development Engineer

Actalent; San Diego (CA); Remote; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Software Development Engineer to join their team. This role involves developing APIs and software for the Kuiper network, requiring expertise in various programming languages and cloud technologies. The position offers remote flexibility and a competitive pay range, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

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

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead internal and vendor teams to develop software.
• Ensure systems meet performance needs.
• Communicate project health and risks 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

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:

1. Lead internal and vendor teams to develop and deliver software and interface requirements.
2. Ensure systems meet performance needs including availability, reliability, upgradeability, interoperability, and security requirements.
3. Effectively communicate project health, risks, and issues to stakeholders and management teams.
4. Escalate urgent issues appropriately and drive them to closure in a timely manner.
5. 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 specific to elections, plans, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits may include:

• 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: Fully remote position.

Application Deadline: Anticipated to close on May 30, 2025.

About Actalent: Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts. We serve many of the Fortune 500 across the U.S., Canada, Asia, and Europe. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any characteristic protected by law. For accommodations during the application process, contact [e-mail].