Senior Software Engineer

About the Company

Armada is a full-stack edge infrastructure company delivering compute, connectivity, and sovereign AI/ML to some of the world’s most remote places. Armada’s solutions are deployed in over 60 countries globally for organizations ranging from energy to defense. With over $200 million in funding, Armada is backed by top investors such as Microsoft (M12), Founders Fund, and has strategic partnerships including Starlink, Skydio, and NVIDIA. We are looking for the most brilliant minds in the world to join us. Working at Armada means taking ownership, driving autonomy, and delivering impact. You’ll tackle challenges that haven’t been solved before and help build something transformative from the ground up. What you do here will not only define your career but help further Armada’s mission to bridge the digital divide for customers around the world.

About the role

As a Senior Software Engineer , you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining applications and services that run on container runtime like docker. You will work closely with our DevOps and Infrastructure teams to ensure robust, scalable, and efficient deployment processes. Services you build will be focused on high-performance, scalable networking solutions to meet the needs of software defined networks, telecom, and IoT applications.

Location. This role is office-based at our Bellevue, Washington office.

What You\'ll Do (Key Responsibilities)

• Develop and maintain microservices and applications using Golang (preferred).
• Develop features for dynamic network management, including automatic failover, load balancing, and path selection based on real-time network conditions.
• Implement monitoring and alerting systems to ensure high availability and performance for deployed SD-WAN services.
• Design and build scalable APIs and services that enable network automation, policy enforcement, and optimized traffic routing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and deliver new features.
• Debug and resolve issues related to Kubernetes clusters and applications.
• Implement best practices for CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and logging.
• Write comprehensive tests to ensure the reliability and stability of code.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies related to software defined networks, Kubernetes and cloud-native development.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers through technical leadership, code/design reviews, and documentation of best practices.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of backend development experience.
• Proven experience in developing applications using Golang with proficiency in writing clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
• Ability to drive system design of complex, end-to-end, microservice interactions to create robust automation and anomaly detection framework for SD-WAN devices.
• Hands-on experience with Docker and container orchestration.
• Familiarity with client-go and Kubernetes API.
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar.
• Knowledge of monitoring tools like Prometheus and Grafana, and logging tools like the ELK stack.
• Solid knowledge of networking protocols and technologies, including experience with network hardware such as routers, switches, and radios.
• Understanding of SD-WAN architecture and smart network principles
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex issues, especially at the network layer.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile development environment.

Compensation

For U.S. Based candidates: To ensure fairness and transparency, the starting base salary range for this role for candidates in the U.S. are listed below, varying based on location experience, skills, and qualifications.

In addition to base salary, this role will also be offered equity and subsidized benefits (details available upon request).

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and equity
• Medical, dental, and vision (subsidized cost)
• Health savings accounts (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), and dependent care FSAs (DCFSA)
• Retirement plan options, including 401(k) and Roth 401(k)
• Unlimited paid time off (PTO)
• 14 paid company holidays per year

Compensation: $157,600 USD - $197,000 USD

You\'re a Great Fit if You\'re

• A go-getter with a growth mindset. You\'re intellectually curious, have strong business acumen, and actively seek opportunities to build relevant skills and knowledge
• A detail-oriented problem-solver. You can independently gather information, solve problems efficiently, and deliver results with a \"get-it-done\" attitude
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment. You\'re energized by an entrepreneurial spirit, capable of working quickly, and excited to contribute to a growing company
• A collaborative team player. You focus on business success and are motivated by team accomplishment vs personal agenda
• Highly organized and results-driven. Strong prioritization skills and a dedicated work ethic are essential for you

Equal Opportunity Statement

At Armada, we are committed to fostering a work environment where everyone is given equal opportunities to thrive. As an equal opportunity employer, we strictly prohibit discrimination or harassment based on race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all employment decisions, including hiring, promotions, and compensation. Our hiring is guided by qualifications, merit, and the business needs at the time.

Unsolicited Resumes and Candidates

Armada does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from external agencies or recruiters. All candidates must apply directly through our careers page. Any resumes submitted by agencies without a prior signed agreement will be considered unsolicited and Armada will not be obligated to pay any fees.