Linux System Software Engineer

About the Team:Born at X, Google's Moonshot Factory, Taara is on a mission to connect billions of people lacking abundant and affordable internet today by pioneering the way we use light to deliver faster, cheaper, more reliable connectivity. Lead the charge in bringing our groundbreaking wireless optical communication and photonics chip technologies to the world. Drive our growth story as we scale innovative solutions across the world. Join us to light the way for bridging the digital divide and illuminating the future.About the Role:Taara is looking to hire a Linux System Software Engineer to build the next generation operating system for wireless optical communication networks.The ideal candidate will have strong experience developing system-level software in a Linux environment, multi-threaded programming techniques, state-machine and event-driven programming, integration with cloud-based back-end systems, data structures, algorithms, and software development in C++ for both development and unit/regression testingHow you will make 10x impact:Design, develop, and maintain system-level software applications for our next generation wireless optical terminalBuild expertise in Taara’s unique silicon photonics and active steering technologyCollaborate with engineers and operators to implement telemetry/monitoring solutionsUse scalable reliability engineering practices to troubleshoot and resolve issues in large-scale field deploymentsStay up-to-date on the latest IoT device trends/technologiesWhat you should have:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Networking, Electrical Engineering, or a related field5+ years of experience in developing application software for Linux-based platformsExperience in multi-threaded programming techniques, state-machine and event-driven programmingStrong programming skills in C++ for both development and unit/regression testingStrong understanding of data structures and algorithmsExperience interacting with hardware peripherals (SPI, I2C, UART, etc)Excellent problem-solving and analytical skillsStrong communication and teamwork skillsAbility to work in the Sunnyvale office at least 3 days per weekIt would be great if you also had these:Experience with Golang and/or PythonExperience with streaming telemetry / network management protocols (gRPC, OpenTelemetry, SNMP etc)Experience with embedded Linux internals: U-boot, secure boot, kernel driver developmentUnderstanding of modern security best practicesRelevant background in telecommunication or networking industriesExperience working in start-up like environments where things can change on a dimeJoy in learning new technologies, learning from your teammates and teaching them as wellThe US base salary range for this full-time position is $160,000 - $210,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.