Space-Ground Networking Software Engineer

Azora; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous equity

Competitive healthcare

401(k)

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

Azora is hiring a software engineer to build and operate the ground-segment software that moves data through a space-ground optical network. You will implement protocols defined by the Network Architect and help shape them with real implementation feedback.

In this hybrid onsite role based in Tempe, AZ or the Bay Area, CA, you will ensure multi-Gbps downlink data handling, telemetry processing, and robust network services across distributed sites.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 4+ years of professional software engineering experience, with 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.
• Experience with Linux systems programming and deployment (containers, systemd, CI/CD).

Responsibilities

• Implement networking software for the ground segment, including link management and data pipelines.
• Build scheduling and orchestration services coordinating satellites, ground stations, and weather data.
• Develop TT&C software paths with encrypted command uplink and telemetry processing.
• Write high-throughput data plane code for multi-Gbps downlink rates.
• Create monitoring, logging, and operational tooling for a distributed network.
• Develop simulation and test harnesses for protocol behavior over fading channels.
• Participate in on-call support as the network scales.

Skills

Go

Rust

C++

Python

TCP/UDP networking

Education

BS/MS in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Linux systems programming

Containers

CI/CD

CCSDS protocols

Job description

Azora is hiring a software engineer to build and operate the ground-segment software that moves data through a space-ground optical network. You will implement protocols defined by the Network Architect and help shape them with real implementation feedback.

In this hybrid onsite role based in Tempe, AZ or the Bay Area, CA, you will ensure multi-Gbps downlink data handling, telemetry processing, and robust network services across distributed sites.