Open Role
DTN Software engineer
at Aalyria
United Kingdom·Posted Mar 16
About the role
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About Aalyria:
Aalyria is a leading technology company that supplies laser communications technology and temporospatial software-defined networking platforms to the aerospace industry. With technology acquired from Google, Aalyria is at the forefront of innovation in 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.
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Role Overview:
As a DTN Software Engineer, you will be part of the UK R&D team to support the development of new and innovative features. You will work with other software engineers to evolve our DTN capability, including the Hardy bundle router, and integration with the Spacetime platform, to build features that solve impactful problems for our customers and partners that will change how communication networks are operated around the world. The ideal candidate should have experience with the DTN stack, distributed systems with cloud technologies, and solutions to networking, storage, queueing and other systems challenges.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain the DTN products, platforms and APIs using Rust, gRPC, and Protocol Buffers
Build a scalable and distributed system on Kubernetes
Participate in the entire application lifecycle, focusing on coding and debugging
Manage cutting-edge technologies to improve legacy applications
Collaborate with Front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server side logic
Gather and address technical and design requirements
Follow emerging technologies
Create and deliver technical content, including documentation, tutorials and sample code, to assist developers and customers in understanding and utilizing ‘The Relay Network’
Assist the onboarding process for new customers, providing guidance and support to ensure successful integration of their existing and future systems
Optimizing the performance of applications for full-scale production deployments
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in computer programming, computer science, or a related field
Strong technical communication skills, and ability to communicate across multiple functions.
High-curiosity for both business and technology strategies, processes, and objectives (pushing past surface-level understanding to gain a granular command of different ecosystems)
Experience working with customers/end-users answering questions and coming up with creative solutions
A strong desire to pitch and sell our amazing technology!
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience designing and implementing scalable and distributed microservice and/or event-driven software architectures
Experience writing scalable software, bolstered with unit and integration testing, leveraging language-specific strengths (e.g. concurrency control), integrating it with various CNCF technologies, and containerising it
Experience with delay-tolerant networking
Familiarity with delay-tolerant networking communications standards and protocols (e.g. CCSDS/IETF BPv7, BPSec, etc.)
Experience creating technical content such as documentation, tutorials, or blog posts
Experience with cloud platforms and services such as Google Cloud Platform or AWS
If you are a passionate and driven Software Engineer with a strong focus on Developer Relations and customer onboarding, ready to engage with developers, promote Spacetime, and ensure a successful developer and customer experience, Aalyria is the perfect place for you. Apply today and join our team of innovative professionals.
What We Offer:
Innovative Environment: Work at a cutting-edge company shaping the future of aerospace communications.
Impactful Work: Directly contribute to critical national security programs and initiatives.
Growth Opportunities: Expand your career with opportunities for professional development and advancement.
Inclusive Culture: Be part of a collaborative, supportive, and inclusive workplace where your contributions matter.
Flexibility: Flexible working arrangements including hybrid remote/in-office schedules.
Compensation and Equity: Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits (401(k), dental, vision, health, life insurance), paid time off, and equity options.
Benefits:
Competitive salary
Pension
Health insurance
Equity
Work Requirements & Location:
Applicants must have the right to work in the United Kingdom.
Work Location: Remote working within the UK.
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.
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About Aalyria

Enables laser-based space communications.
View full profile →- HQ
- Livermore, CA
- Stage
- Series B
- Total Raised
- $127.8M
- Employees
- 51-200
- Founded
- 2021