About the Company

Somewear Labs is dedicated to increasing the safety and efficiency of people exploring and operating beyond the limits of traditional communication networks. Our software platform and satellite-powered hardware enable commercial and government teams to maintain situational awareness during high-pressure operations — in any environment. From helicopter paramedics to operators within the US Department of Defense, Somewear serves a wide range of customers. Our mission is to build best-in-class solutions that keep people in touch, informed, and safe anywhere in the world.

Job Title

Senior Software Engineer, Networking

Job Location

San Francisco, CA

Clearance Requirement: U.S. Persons only (Citizens or Permanent Residents)

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to drive the development of new networking products tailored for seamless integration into our systems. This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of distributed systems, edge networking, product development, and operational execution. You will design and develop new features for our software-defined network, from early requirements through field deployment. You will be delivering new networking solutions in Somewear’s communication portfolio that are designed to be part of the everyday kit used by elite operators.

What You'll Do

• Work as part of a small team of engineers to build a product that is new to the world and push the boundaries of software-defined networking.

• Lead the design and implementation of networking features in our control plane, relay infrastructure, and networking protocols.

• Work directly with customers' technical teams to deploy and maintain Somewear in their operations.

• Relentlessly improve performance, reliability, and scalability of our networking stack.

• Design and implement security-first networking systems to help keep our nation’s service members safe.

What We're Seeking

• 5+ years in networking, distributed systems, or systems engineering type roles.

• Proficient in Rust, with a proven track record of building and deploying production-quality software.

• Deep understanding of networking concepts, including IP addressing, routing, NAT traversal, and VPN technologies.

• Experience with distributed systems, particularly those involving real-time communication and high availability.

• Knowledgeable of Unix & Windows systems, networking concepts, and security best practices.

• Capable of taking ownership and bringing an idea from conception to production.

What You'll Love About Somewear

• You will own projects end-to-end that will help shape our product and company.

• You will be challenged technically to iterate quickly.

• You will work with a high-caliber, driven team that builds fast and supports each other relentlessly.

• You will directly support fielded systems used by military, emergency response, and public safety teams around the world.