Offer summary

Qualifications:

Strong programming skills in Python, Go, Rust, C++, or similar languages., Experience with modern infrastructure tools like Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible, and Docker., Deep expertise in automation, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code., Proven ability to optimize system performance, scalability, and security..

Key responsabilities:

Architect and build scalable, high-performance infrastructure for mission-critical applications.

Optimize deployments for air-gapped, secure, and high-assurance environments.

Develop automation and CI/CD pipelines to streamline infrastructure management.

Implement best-in-class security practices to harden infrastructure against cyber threats.

Job description

Platforms Infrastructure Software Engineer

Location: San Francisco, CA
Industry: Defense, National Security, Advanced Technologies

About Us

We are redefining the future of secure, high-performance networking in aerospace, defense, and beyond. Our technology, rooted in innovations initially developed at Google, is pushing the boundaries of satellite and airborne mesh networks, deep-space communications, and temporospatial networking. Our platforms orchestrate secure, high-speed data exchange across any spectrum, orbit, or hardware powering missions in air, sea, land, and space.

If you are an engineer who thrives on solving complex problems at scale, this is your opportunity to work on critical national security technology with a team of world-class innovators.

Why Join Us?

Work on high-impact, mission-critical systems. Build infrastructure that supports real-time intelligence, high-throughput processing, and air-gapped environments essential for national security.

Tackle unsolved technical challenges. We are operating at the limits of performance, security, and resilience. You'll push the boundaries of infrastructure engineering in ways rarely seen outside elite R&D labs.

Own meaningful technical initiatives. Take charge of high-autonomy projects that influence core system architecture, performance, and security.

Join a team of elite engineers. Collaborate with brilliant minds from top institutions, all driven by technical excellence and a mission-oriented mindset.

Competitive compensation and growth. We reward expertise with top-tier salaries, benefits, and career development opportunities.

The Role

We are seeking a Platforms Infrastructure Software Engineer to design, develop, and optimize infrastructure that powers our next-generation networking platforms. You will work across the stack, ensuring our systems are scalable, resilient, and secure. This role is an opportunity to shape the future of mission-driven software in one of the most technically demanding fields.

What You'll Do:

Architect and build scalable, high-performance infrastructure for mission-critical applications.

Optimize deployments for air-gapped, secure, and high-assurance environments.

Develop automation and CI/CD pipelines to streamline infrastructure management.

Create internal tools for code quality tracking, static analysis, and security benchmarking.

Design performance benchmarking solutions to validate system scalability and resilience before deployment.

Implement best-in-class security practices to harden infrastructure against cyber threats.

Research and integrate emerging technologies to keep our systems at the forefront of innovation.

Who You Are

You are a highly skilled engineer with a passion for building reliable, scalable, and secure infrastructure. You have deep expertise in systems engineering, automation, and high-assurance computing environments. You thrive in high-stakes, technically challenging environments and are driven by curiosity and a relentless pursuit of excellence.

What You Bring:

Strong programming skills in Python, Go, Rust, C++, or similar languages.

Experience with modern infrastructure tools (Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible, Docker, etc.).

Deep expertise in automation, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code.

Proven ability to optimize system performance, scalability, and security.

Experience in high-assurance, air-gapped, or classified environments (preferred but not required).

A problem-solving mindset, ability to work independently, and strong collaboration skills.

An interest in aerospace, defense, or national security applications is a plus.

Why This Role Matters

Your work will directly impact mission-critical operations, securing and optimizing systems used in defense and aerospace applications. This is an opportunity to apply your expertise in infrastructure engineering to solve some of the hardest technical problems in the world.

If you're an elite engineer looking for a challenge that actually matters, lets talk. Reach out today to explore how you can make a difference.

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