Software Engineer – Network

Deel; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous equity

Healthcare package

401(k)

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

Azora is seeking a Software Engineer to build software that moves data through a space-ground optical network. You will implement protocols, data planes, scheduling, and ground-side services turning raw downlinks into reliable customer delivery.

You will shape the networking stack and contribute to telemetry, TT&C, and operational tooling. The role emphasizes high-throughput data handling, frame/ARQ logic, and orchestration across satellites and ground stations with on-call responsibilities and

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 4+ years of professional software engineering experience in networked systems or distributed services.
• Strong skills in Go, Rust, C++, or Python for backend/network services.
• Solid understanding of TCP/UDP, sockets, serialization, and performance tuning of network services.
• Experience with Linux systems programming and deployment (containers, systemd, CI/CD).

Responsibilities

• Implement networking software for the ground segment: link management, framing/ARQ logic, data ingest pipelines, and customer delivery APIs.
• Build pass scheduling and orchestration services coordinating satellites, ground stations, and weather data in near real time.
• Develop TT&C software paths, including encrypted command uplink and telemetry processing.
• Write high-throughput data plane code sustaining multi-Gbps downlink rates.
• Build monitoring, logging, and operational tooling for a distributed, multi-site network.
• Develop simulation and test harnesses for protocol behavior over fading optical channels.
• Participate in on-call support of operational ground stations as the network scales.

Skills

Go

Rust

C++

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Containers

systemd

CI/CD

DPDK

io_uring

Job description

Software Engineer – NetworkJob detailsEngineeringSan Francisco, PhoenixFull-timeOn-site### **Role**Build the software that moves data through Azora's space-ground optical network: link control, data plane services, scheduling, and the ground-side services that turn raw optical downlinks into reliable customer data delivery. You will implement the protocols and services the Network Architect defines – and help shape them with real implementation feedback.### **Responsibilities*** Implement networking software for the ground segment: link management, framing/ARQ logic, data ingest pipelines, store-and-forward services, and customer delivery APIs.* Build the pass scheduling and orchestration services that coordinate satellites, ground stations, and weather data in near-real time.* Develop telemetry, tracking, and command (TT&C) software paths, including encrypted command uplink and telemetry processing.* Write high-throughput data plane code capable of sustaining multi-Gbps downlink rates from receiver hardware to storage and network egress.* Build monitoring, logging, and operational tooling for a distributed, multi-site network.* Develop simulation and test harnesses for protocol behavior over fading optical channels (packet loss, burst errors, outages).* Participate in on-call support of operational ground stations as the network scales.### **Required Qualifications*** BS/MS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.* 4+ years of professional software engineering experience, with significant work in networked systems or distributed services.* Strong skills in at least one of: Go, Rust, C++, or modern Python for backend/network services.* Solid understanding of TCP/UDP, sockets, serialization, and performance tuning of network services.* Experience with Linux systems programming and deployment (containers, systemd, CI/CD).### **Preferred*** Experience with satellite ground systems, CCSDS protocols, or SDR/communications software.* High-performance networking experience (DPDK, io\\_uring, kernel bypass, or 10/25/100GbE pipelines).* Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (AWS/GCP), message queues, and time-series telemetry stacks (Prometheus, InfluxDB, Grafana).* Exposure to DTN, custom ARQ protocols, or erasure coding for lossy links.**Location**This is an onsite/hybrid role based in Tempe, AZ or the Bay Area, CA – hardware work that’s hard to do remotely. Some travel expected for field deployment and vendor/manufacturing visits.**Benefits:*** Generous equity* Competitive healthcare (including options for vision and dental)* 401(k)* Unlimited PTO**EEO & Reasonable Accommodations*** *Azora is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.** *If you need a reasonable accommodation as part of your application for employment or interviews with us, please let us know by contacting* *[e-mail]***Export Control**To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicants must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (iii) protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or (iv) be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.