Platforms Infrastructure Software Engineer - Spacetime

About Aalyria:

Aalyria is a leading technology company that supplies laser communications technology and temporospatial software-defined networking software platforms to the aerospace industry. With technology acquired from Google, Aalyria is at the forefront of innovation in the field of satellite and airborne mesh networks, as well as cislunar and deep space communications. We are revolutionizing the orchestration and management of planetary mesh networks using any radio or optical spectrum, any orbit and any hardware across land, sea, air and space.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Platforms Infrastructure Software Engineer to join our engineering team. We value engineers who have strong foundational skills in software development, infrastructure, automation, and DevOps practices, and are adaptable, proactive, and eager to tackle new challenges as we advance our technology. On the Spacetime team, you will play an integral role in developing and optimizing the internal platforms that keep our systems running, efficient, and stable, with the flexibility to contribute to and take ownership of various projects as both you and the company grow.

Our Spacetime Products Are Evolving Rapidly And Have Generated a Great Deal Of Interest In The Industry. This Creates An Exciting And Continuous Stream Of Innovative Technical Projects To Dive Into. Some Examples Of Initiatives You Might Be a Part Of Include

• Re-engineering the deployment strategy to support air-gapped systems.
• Design solutions for stress testing and benchmarking candidate versions ahead of customer release.
• Create internal tools to track code quality metrics, static analysis and potential vulnerabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• End-to-End Platform Design: Lead the design and development of highly reliable and scalable hosting platforms across both public and private cloud environments.
• Kubernetes Environments: Deploy, manage, and scale Kubernetes clusters to ensure seamless orchestration of containerized applications and services.
• Infrastructure & Performance: Ensure our infrastructure delivers services with high availability and performance that our customers depend on, addressing system bottlenecks and implementing optimization solutions.
• Monitoring & Alerting: Implement comprehensive monitoring and alerting solutions to manage system health and ensure smooth operation at scale.
• Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) Practices: Participate in and promote a culture of SRE best practices, including defining and refining service-level objectives (SLOs).
• Stability & Scalability: Work closely with cross-functional teams to drive optimization efforts and ensure system reliability across the full stack as we scale.
• Incident Response: Lead troubleshooting efforts, conduct root cause analyses, and develop preventive measures to enhance system reliability.
• Development Influence: Use performance data and SLOs to influence development roadmaps and ensure alignment with long-term goals.
• Collaboration: Collaborate across engineering teams to ensure infrastructure supports both feature development and scaling needs effectively.

Qualifications:

• Experience: 5+ years of experience in software engineering, with a strong focus on system stability, performance optimization, and infrastructure management.
• Technical Expertise: Proficiency in C++ or Go preferred, as well as familiarity with cloud platforms such as GCP or AWS. Familiarity with Kubernetes is a plus.
• Experience: Hands on experience with performance, large scale systems data analysis, visualization tools, or debugging.
• Monitoring Tools: Experience with monitoring and alerting tools such as Prometheus, Grafana or related tools.
• Adaptability: Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. Comfortable with evolving requirements.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a track record of effectively diagnosing and resolving complex issues.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to diverse audiences.

What We Offer:

• Innovative Environment: Be part of a forward-thinking startup that is shaping the future of satellite communications.
• Impactful Work: Work on cutting-edge technology that has a global impact and drives real-world change.
• Growth Opportunities: Take advantage of career growth opportunities and professional development in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
• Culture: Join a collaborative and inclusive team where your contributions are valued.
• Flexibility: Collaborate, work, and get things done with flexible working hours and remote work options.
• Compensation & Equity: The base salary range for this full-time U.S. position is $150,000–$175,000, plus bonus, equity, and benefits. Salary ranges are determined based on the role, level, and location. Within this range, individual compensation is influenced by factors such as work location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, your recruiter can provide details on the specific salary range for your preferred location.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

Aalyria is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified applicants from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

ITAR/EAR Requirements

This position involves access to export-controlled information. To comply with U.S. government export regulations, applicants must meet one of the following criteria:

• Qualify as a U.S. person, which includes:
• U.S. citizen or national
• U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder)
• Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157
• Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158
• Be eligible to access export-controlled information without requiring an export authorization.
• Be eligible and reasonably likely to obtain the necessary export authorization from the appropriate U.S. government agency.

The company reserves the right to decline pursuing an export licensing process for legitimate business-related reasons.