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Job Title: Software Development EngineerJob Description

This role involves utilizing network topology understanding and experience in Software Defined Networking and network operations to collaborate with the Kuiper network team. The objective is to develop APIs and other enabling interface software tailored to meet unique customer needs. You will demonstrate the capabilities of the interfaces and architectures you define in a simulated test environment that you help develop. The position requires solving complex technical problems related to the use of the Kuiper constellation for government customers as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

+ Lead internal and vendor teams to develop and deliver software and interface requirements.

+ Ensure systems meet performance needs including availability, reliability, upgradeability, interoperability, and security requirements.

+ Effectively communicate project health, risks, and issues to stakeholders and management teams.

+ Escalate urgent issues appropriately and drive them to closure in a timely manner.

+ Provide visualizations, document results, and communicate them across multi-disciplinary project teams.

Essential Skills

+ Proficiency in AWS, Java, Rust, React, Python, Kotlin, and C++.

+ Experience with cloud or networking.

+ 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience.

+ 5+ years of non-internship design or architecture experience, including design patterns, reliability, and scaling.

+ Experience programming in Python, Rust, or C++.

+ 5+ years of full software development lifecycle experience, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations.

+ Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent.

+ Software defined networking experience.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Ability to write code in AWS using Python, Kotlin, or Rust.

Work Environment

This role offers the flexibility to work remotely, provided the candidate is willing to support PST hours. The team is engaged in writing services in AWS to build out all of Kuiper's systems for customers at the cloud level, enhancing the features available to customers.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80.00 - $95.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 7, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.