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Iridium is an award-winning and innovative satellite communications company with bragging rights to the only network that offers voice and data connectivity anywhere in the world.   For over 20 years, Iridium’s unique network and services have supported critical communications needs for individuals, businesses, and the evolving Internet of Things.

At Iridium, we understand the importance of staying connected and the limitations of traditional communications networks. People across the globe, including first responders, humanitarians, global militaries, scientific researchers, and lone workers, as well as ships, aircraft and remote operations all rely on Iridium to stay connected. We take our responsibility for providing these essential communications very seriously and pride ourselves on offering a reliable lifeline when needed.  Likewise, Iridium is committed to providing an exciting and innovative workplace, where employees are challenged to think outside the box and collaborate on new, bold ideas and solutions.  Our talented teams are passionate about their work and the impact our company makes around the world.  Iridium fosters an empowering and inclusive culture that allows employees to genuinely be their best selves.   We are looking for others who want to join this truly unique company that celebrates our employees and provides the opportunity to truly make a difference in the world.  

• Bachelor’s degree in software engineering, computer science or related field
• 8+ years of experience in software development, including leading a team of engineers
• Experience with agile practices
• Capable of being a strong motivator and source of direction for your team and role modelling commitment to your team’s goals 
• Have a team-oriented mentality and be able to easily build meaningful relationships with others and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams 
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey products, deliverables, analyses, and/or issues to groups outside of your team or those who are unfamiliar with the topic 
• Be able to analyze and understand a situation or problem and think critically to make decisions and come up with new and unique solutions 
• Be self-motivated and possess a high degree of creativity, independence, and resourcefulness  
• Have a strong sense of urgency in driving projects to completion and be motivated to achieve outcomes and results 
• Can thrive in a dynamic environment and efficiently manage multiple projects for yourself and your team while making sure to meet deadlines 

• Familiarity with the following technologies:
  • Python, Perl, C++, Matlab
  • Kubernetes, Docker, OpenShift
  • GitLab, JFrog Artifactory, Atlassian Suite (Jira, Bitbucket, Confluence)
  • XML/JSON/SQL and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB)
  • Microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, ELK stack, Bash scripting
  • Web technologies such as Apache, JavaScript, WebSockets

• Be a US Citizen

This position primarily works in an office setting and is largely sedentary with the majority of the position working with a computer. The role typically requires the use of basic office equipment such as a phone, video, computer, keyboard, mouse, and printer. 

We believe in-person connection drives innovation, strengthens mentorship, and builds culture, while flexibility enables employees to do their best work. Under Iridium’s Hybrid Work Policy, employees are expected to work at least three days per week (approximately 60%) in an Iridium office to support collaboration, relationship-building, and professional growth.

Additional Information

This job description outlines the general nature and level of work for this role and is not a comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Employees may be assigned additional responsibilities as needed.

Base Pay Range: $120,000 - $165,000 USD

Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors and this range represents an estimate of compensation at the time of posting. Base salary is only one part of our compensation package for this role. You may also be eligible for company stock and annual bonus. Employee benefits also include medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage; 401(k) retirement plan options; paid time off and paid holidays; paid parental leave; and other discounts and perks.

Iridium is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.