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Principal Software Engineer, Cloud Platform

Echodyne · Kirkland, WA · On-site

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About Echodyne

Defense, Security, Autonomy — Learn why Echodyne is a trusted leader, advancing radar tech that serves new applications. If ESA radar was the size of a paperback book, you would use it everywhere. Now you can. Ultra-low SWaP. Backed by NEA, Lux and Madrona.

About the role

You are a high-caliber technical leader who specializes in building the cloud-native "connective tissue" for complex radar ecosystems. You thrive at the intersection of distributed systems and real-time data ingestion , turning the massive output of edge radar systems into structured, actionable intelligence.

What they're looking for

  • Distributed Systems: Deep experience in leading the design of resilient systems that can handle the bursty, high-frequency telemetry unique to radar systems while maintaining low-latency command-and-control loops
  • Technical Leadership: Proven experience as a Tech Lead , moving between high-level system guidance and driving the implementation of complex backend services that support physical assets in the field
  • Collaboration: A strong understanding of edge constraints. You understand how radar data is serialized and can lead the design of cloud schemas that account for intermittent connectivity and bandwidth limitations
  • Results-Oriented Delivery: A clear history of driving technical teams to meet commitments and delivering customer-facing products in rapid R&D or aerospace/defense-adjacent environments
More about this role

Echodyne offers the world’s first compact solid-state true beam-steering radar for a wide range of industries and applications. Our high-performance radars work in all weather and are designed for autonomous vehicles, uncrewed aircraft & drones, and security of borders, critical infrastructure, and smart cities. The company combines the patented technology of metamaterials with powerful software to create a radar sensor with unprecedented performance at commercial price points. Echodyne offers its radars to companies working in Automotive, Transportation, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Border Security, Smart Cities, Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), and Airspace Management including Urban Air Mobility (UTM).

You are a high-caliber technical leader who specializes in building the cloud-native "connective tissue" for complex radar ecosystems. You thrive at the intersection of distributed systems and real-time data ingestion , turning the massive output of edge radar systems into structured, actionable intelligence. As a technical shepherd , you guide the team to build a mission-critical backend that is "edge-aware"—designed to handle the unique telemetry, scale, and security...

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