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R&D Software Architect

India(Hybrid)

Join our Optical Systems and Networking Solutions team as an R&D Software Architect, where innovation thrives in a dynamic in-persion, hybrid, or remote environment. Collaborate with a focused, agile group on cutting-edge subsea communications, leveraging a unique software infrastructure that allows you to contribute across various areas. Engage directly with and work closely with customers to enhance software excellence and efficiency.

Our well-equipped lab, featuring advanced communications gear and next-gen R&D tools, fosters hands-on learning and experimentation. You'll enjoy the benefits of leading in optical technologies, enabling rapid development and testing, which accelerates time to market. Participate in advanced customer trials of communication equipment that shape the future of our industry. Join us and play a critical role in transforming communications for tomorrow!

Your responsibilities

• You will refactor and re-architect existing code for enhanced reliability and scalability in R&D projects.
• You will design infrastructure enabling optical engineers to contribute directly to the codebase effectively.
• You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative software platforms for communication systems.
• You will monitor code check-ins for quality, ensuring high standards throughout the development process.
• You will execute best practices in DevOps to streamline and automate the software delivery lifecycle.
• You will lead the integration of new technologies to enhance system capabilities and user experience.
• You will create interactive visualizations to enable customers to make changes accurately and efficiently.
• You will contribute to groundbreaking solutions that automate the measurement and optimization of communication systems.

Your skills and experience

You have

• Front end development experience with Blazor, React, Angular, or Vue
• Expertise in .NET (C#, VB.NET)
• Strong knowledge of database management and replication
• Experience in designing for high availability
• Proficiency in Docker
• Proficienecy in Javascript

It would be nice if you also had

• Communications experience
• Optical experience

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Job Info

• Job CategoryApplied R&D
• Posting Date02/25/2026
• Degree LevelCollege degree level 2 (Bachelor’s)
• Job ScheduleFull time
• Job TypeExperienced
• Job Identification31681
• Will NSA/CAPS approval be required? (E.g., accessing a US Customer Network?)No
• Role TypeIndividual contributor
• Salary RangeUSD 125,300.00-232,700

*Plus potential variable/compensation for eligible roles

• Locations9005 Junction Drive, Annapolis Junction, Maryland, 20701-1106, USSurvey No 97/1, next to EBEN Ezer School, Hoysala Nagar Main Road, Bangalore, Karnataka, 560016, IN(Hybrid)
• Regular or TemporaryRegular

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