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About the Company
Armada is the hyperscaler for the edge, delivering modular AI infrastructure from first deployment to AI factory with speed, scale and sovereignty. Named one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies and to the CNBC Disruptor 50, Armada's solutions are deployed in over 60 countries globally for organizations ranging from energy to defense.
With nearly $500 million in funding to date, Armada is backed by leading investors including Founders Fund, Lux, BlackRock and Microsoft (M12), alongside strategic partnerships with Microsoft, Dell, Palantir, NVIDIA, SpaceX, and Skydio. We are building the infrastructure layer for sovereign and edge AI - rugged, deployable compute for customers that cannot rely on centralized cloud.
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
Armada Systems seeks a Software Engineer in Bellevue, Washington for: Active Software Development Participation: Actively participate in the software development lifecycle, contributing to the design, development, and maintenance of scalable, efficient, and resilient software solutions using a variety of technologies; Contribute to System Design and Integration: Assist in designing software architectures and contribute to the integration of software components to improve system functionality and user experience, under guidance from more experienced engineers; Support Testing and Performance Optimization: Support the implementation of testing protocols to ensure the software's quality and reliability. Assist in monitoring and optimizing system performance under the mentorship of senior team members; and Engage in Collaborative Development Efforts: Collaborate with team members across functions to contribute to software projects that align with business goals. Learn and apply best practices in continuous integration and deployment to enhance the development process. Telecommuting permitted from anywhere in the U.S. Wage range for this role- $117,749-$130,000. To apply, send resume and cover letter to and include Ref#AM0426.
The position requires a Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, and other closely related degrees, and 2 years of experience as a Software Engineer or related occupation. Must have 2 years of experience in the following skills: Building backend services in Go/Java/Python with REST or gRPC and microservices, and Software Development Methodologies. Must have 1 year of experience in the following skills: Working with datastores such as, PostgreSQL, MySQL; and Redis, Cassandra, Cosmos DB; Containerization & orchestration with Docker and Kubernetes; Cloud operations on a major cloud-Azure (AKS, storage, monitoring) or AWS/Google Cloud Platform equivalent; Observability (metrics, logging, tracing) using Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry, ELK/EFK, Jaeger, or equivalent; and Delivery & quality: CI/CD with Git-based workflows and GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, plus unit/integration testing, code reviews, and Agile/Scrum in production.
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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.