Software Engineer

$120,000 - $145,000/Yr

Lumen Orbit - Redmond, WA

Full-time - Entry Level

Redmond, WA

About the position

As a Software Engineer at Lumen Orbit, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and deploying software systems that power our space-based data centers. You will own the complete software lifecycle, from development through testing and support, collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver groundbreaking solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop highly reliable and available software systems for low-latency, high-capacity data centers in orbit.
• Design and implement fault-tolerant systems that operate at scale with minimal maintenance.
• Write high-quality, efficient code for embedded systems and custom hardware, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
• Seamlessly integrate software with hardware components, optimizing for high performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and other engineers to refine system performance and troubleshoot issues.
• Create and execute comprehensive test plans to validate software functionality in various environments, including simulations and on-orbit testing.
• Utilize automated testing and continuous integration tools to maintain code quality and ensure robust software deployment.
• Build and maintain robust infrastructure to support rapid development, testing, and deployment of software.
• Develop tools for monitoring and analyzing system performance, ensuring continuous improvement and reliability.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Math, or a related field, or 2+ years of professional experience in software development.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, Python, or similar.
• Experience with the full software development lifecycle, including design, coding, testing, and deployment.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 3+ years of professional experience in software development, particularly in aerospace, space, or data processing industries.
• Expertise in networking protocols (UDP, TCP/IP) and high-performance systems.
• Strong skills in debugging, performance optimization, and unit testing.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a dynamic, cross-functional environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Potential for stock options, discretionary bonuses, and other long-term incentives
• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Generous paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave