{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"237c2730de88b96761420c58","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/237c2730de88b96761420c58","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/237c2730de88b96761420c58","title":"Software Engineer – Network","description":"Job details\nEngineering\nSan Francisco Bay Area, Phoenix\nFull-time\n$130,000 USD - $170,000 USD\nRole\nBuild 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.\nResponsibilities\nImplement networking software for the ground segment: link management, framing/ARQ logic, data ingest pipelines, store-and-forward services, and customer delivery APIs.\nBuild the pass scheduling and orchestration services that coordinate satellites, ground stations, and weather data in near-real time.\nDevelop telemetry, tracking, and command (TT&C) software paths, including encrypted command uplink and telemetry processing.\nWrite high-throughput data plane code capable of sustaining multi-Gbps downlink rates from receiver hardware to storage and network egress.\nBuild monitoring, logging, and operational tooling for a distributed, multi-site network.\nDevelop simulation and test harnesses for protocol behavior over fading optical channels (packet loss, burst errors, outages).\nParticipate in on-call support of operational ground stations as the network scales.\nRequired Qualifications\nBS/MS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.\n4+ years of professional software engineering experience, with significant work in networked systems or distributed services.\nStrong skills in at least one of: Go, Rust, C++, or modern Python for backend/network services.\nSolid understanding of TCP/UDP, sockets, serialization, and performance tuning of network services.\nExperience with Linux systems programming and deployment (containers, systemd, CI/CD).\nPreferred\nExperience with satellite ground systems, CCSDS protocols, or SDR/communications software.\nHigh-performance networking experience (DPDK, io_uring, kernel bypass, or 10/25/100GbE pipelines).\nFamiliarity with cloud infrastructure (AWS/GCP), message queues, and time-series telemetry stacks (Prometheus, InfluxDB, Grafana).\nExposure to DTN, custom ARQ protocols, or erasure coding for lossy links.\nLocation\nThis 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.\nBenefits:\nGenerous equity\nCompetitive healthcare (including options for vision and dental)\n401(k)\nUnlimited PTO\nEEO & Reasonable Accommodations\nAzora is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.\nIf you need a reasonable accommodation as part of your application for employment or interviews with us, please let us know by contacting info@azora.space\nExport Control\nTo 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.\nSalary ranges are based on the following criteria:\nFinal salary is based on geographic location, experience, skills, and qualifications.\nAbout this Company\nAzora is building high-bandwidth communications infrastructure for environments where fiber can’t reach. This work spans LEO spacecraft constellations, lunar exploration missions, GEO satcom, deployable optical ground for defense, and data centers both on- and off-world. To enable rapid global proliferation Azora is developing compact and modular optical terminals small enough to deploy from a backpack, and space terminals that support high speed optical links from LEO out to the Moon.","company":"Azora","rawCompany":"azora","city":"Alameda","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-04T22:49:43.133Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"15-1241.00","title":"Computer Network Architects","slug":"computer-network-architects"}],"industries":[{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Software Engineer – Network","description":"Job details\nEngineering\nSan Francisco Bay Area, Phoenix\nFull-time\n$130,000 USD - $170,000 USD\nRole\nBuild 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.\nResponsibilities\nImplement networking software for the ground segment: link management, framing/ARQ logic, data ingest pipelines, store-and-forward services, and customer delivery APIs.\nBuild the pass scheduling and orchestration services that coordinate satellites, ground stations, and weather data in near-real time.\nDevelop telemetry, tracking, and command (TT&C) software paths, including encrypted command uplink and telemetry processing.\nWrite high-throughput data plane code capable of sustaining multi-Gbps downlink rates from receiver hardware to storage and network egress.\nBuild monitoring, logging, and operational tooling for a distributed, multi-site network.\nDevelop simulation and test harnesses for protocol behavior over fading optical channels (packet loss, burst errors, outages).\nParticipate in on-call support of operational ground stations as the network scales.\nRequired Qualifications\nBS/MS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.\n4+ years of professional software engineering experience, with significant work in networked systems or distributed services.\nStrong skills in at least one of: Go, Rust, C++, or modern Python for backend/network services.\nSolid understanding of TCP/UDP, sockets, serialization, and performance tuning of network services.\nExperience with Linux systems programming and deployment (containers, systemd, CI/CD).\nPreferred\nExperience with satellite ground systems, CCSDS protocols, or SDR/communications software.\nHigh-performance networking experience (DPDK, io_uring, kernel bypass, or 10/25/100GbE pipelines).\nFamiliarity with cloud infrastructure (AWS/GCP), message queues, and time-series telemetry stacks (Prometheus, InfluxDB, Grafana).\nExposure to DTN, custom ARQ protocols, or erasure coding for lossy links.\nLocation\nThis 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.\nBenefits:\nGenerous equity\nCompetitive healthcare (including options for vision and dental)\n401(k)\nUnlimited PTO\nEEO & Reasonable Accommodations\nAzora is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.\nIf you need a reasonable accommodation as part of your application for employment or interviews with us, please let us know by contacting info@azora.space\nExport Control\nTo 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.\nSalary ranges are based on the following criteria:\nFinal salary is based on geographic location, experience, skills, and qualifications.\nAbout this Company\nAzora is building high-bandwidth communications infrastructure for environments where fiber can’t reach. 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