About Forterra At Forterra, we are unleashing autonomy at scale to transform the battlefield. Backed by SoftBank VF.
About the role
Forterra is expanding its mission through Vektor, a next-generation, edge-deployed, software-defined communications and smart data-brokering layer built for disrupted, degraded, intermittent, and low bandwidth (DDIL) environments. Joining the Vektor team means helping shape how humans and autonomous systems stay connected when it matters most. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Configure and operate Linux-based network appliances using systemd-networkd, Netplan, iptables, StrongSwan, and WireGuard
- Build and maintain infrastructure-as-code (Ansible, Terraform) to automate provisioning and configuration of network and compute resources
- Collect, analyze, and act on network telemetry using Grafana, Telegraf, and related tooling
- Deploy and manage AWS GovCloud and Commercial infrastructure (EC2, VPC, Transit Gateway, Security Groups) that supports Vektor's cloud-side services
- Travel to customer and field sites (~50%) for installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and ongoing support of deployed systems
- Collaborate across engineering in design reviews and deployment planning, mentor teammates, and drive best practices for network operations and automation
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About the role
Forterra is expanding its mission through Vektor, a next-generation, edge-deployed, software-defined communications and smart data-brokering layer built for disrupted, degraded, intermittent, and low bandwidth (DDIL) environments. Joining the Vektor team means helping shape how humans and autonomous systems stay connected when it matters most.
We are seeking a Senior Staff Software Engineer to deploy, operate, and troubleshoot Vektor's network infrastructure across field sites and cloud environments. You'll be hands-on with routers, switches, radios, and Linux-based appliances — configuring them, automating them, and making sure they perform under real-world constraints. This role requires approximately 50% travel to customer and field locations for site installations, maintenance, and support.
What you'll do
We're looking for engineers who are equally comfortable behind a terminal and behind a rack, care deeply about uptime and security, and enjoy solving problems that span Layer 2 through the application stack. As a core member of the infrastructure team, you will:
Design, deploy, and maintain L2/L3 network infrastructure across Vektor's install base — routing,...
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