Senior Software Engineer

Job description

Overview
Transcelestial’s vision is to improve the connectivity experience for the next billion people.


We believe that connectivity is a human right
and Transcelestial is on a mission to solve the problem of internet distribution and provide affordable, high-speed internet to everyone.


Transcelestial’s
next-generation wireless laser communication
technology is one of the most effective solutions in the distribution of high-quality, high-speed internet connectivity, making it well-poised to solve civilization’s long-term communication needs - and ultimately
improve connectivity for 1 billion users globally .


Highly reliable and secure, its light-weight, shoe-box sized
CENTAURI
device leverages its proprietary laser technology to create a wireless distribution network and can be quickly, easily and cost-effectively installed on any standard telecom pole or tower at a faster time-to-market than standard fiber-optic cable.


Over the longer-term, Transcelestial aims to develop a constellation of small satellites positioned in Low Earth Orbit, allowing their laser network to not only beam across cities but upwards to connect continents across the world too.


Join our team if you want to define the rules of how our civilisation communicates!
Our Values
Lean & Simple .

Our products are simple to use, we focus on what matters, we solve issues one by one and we spend smart.


Approachable.


Whoever you are, wherever you come from, don’t be shy! The best ideas can come from anywhere in the organisation.


Supportive.


We are a bunch of smart individuals delivering at their best working in teams.

If you face an issue, you can be sure someone will jump in and help you.


End user obsessed.


Customers and end users are at the core of everything we do.


Relentless innovators.


Our technology is at the forefront of innovation.

We are curious, we question everything, we love research and are passionate about the next big thing.


Senior Software Engineer
The Senior Software Engineer will develop features and fixes for Transcelestial’s CENTAURI product and supporting operational infrastructure.

These include APIs, management features, user interfaces, and platform tools.

The Senior Software Engineer will also support CENTAURI links in production and develop features and fixes for problems faced by customers.

The Senior Software Engineer will also have the opportunity to design and develop software for Transcelestial’s space and defence projects.


What you will do:
Develop features and fixes for Transcelestial’s CENTAURI product and platform
Collaborate closely with the electronics, optics, embedded, control, and manufacturing teams to improve the CENTAURI
Design and develop the software architecture and platform for Transcelestial’s next generation of products and systems
Maintain Transcelestial’s cloud infrastructure and keep it up-to-date to enhance developer productivity and customer experience in a cost-effective manner
Support CENTAURI links in production, perform root cause analyses of production incidents, and develop features and fixes for production issues
Design and develop software for Transcelestial’s space and defence projects
Use and experiment with AI to develop new capabilities for customers and internal usage
Work 100% on-site
What you will bring:
Extremely strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, especially in unfamiliar and time-sensitive situations
Willing to go above and beyond
Strong attention to detail, a meticulous and highly-organized character, and no ego
Strong ability to tame complexity with simplicity, structure, and clarity
Strong ability to make sound technical decisions and formulate execution plans under time pressure, with limited resources, and during rapidly-changing situations
Strong ability to make engineering trade-offs and assess risks with respect to business objectives
Strong verbal/written communication and presentation skills
Ability to lead and mentor a team of software engineers and collaborate with other functional teams
Ability to thrive working with a team of people from different backgrounds in a highly collaborative, time-sensitive environment
Working knowledge of Git
Good knowledge of Linux (Debian)
Good knowledge of networking concepts
Extremely proficient in Go and/or C++
Proficient in programming in Python
Comfortable working with the command line
Experience working with Docker
Experience working with DevOps/IaC tools (Ansible/Terraform etc.)
Experience working with REST or gRPC APIs
Experience working with SQL and RDBMSes
Experience working with cloud platforms (GCP/AWS)
Experience building web UIs (React)
Experience using AI as a force multiplier
It is a bonus if you have:
Have experience with computer vision
Have experience working with electronics and hardware
Our Hiring Process and what to expect:
30-60 min video call with one of our Talent Acquisition Partners, so we can get to know each other better
60min coding interview with 1 member of the Software team.


60 min video/in-person interview with the Hiring Manager of the role, so you can understand the role, the team, your future manager better.


60 min video/in-person interview with CTO to understand overall company objectives and business trajectory.


What’s in it for you:
Being part of a high-performing team working on groundbreaking technology
A competitive salary and stock options package
Personal Macbook laptop
Unlimited Annual Leave
Comprehensive and top-tier health plans
Daily lunch allowance in office
A monthly “Nerd” fund for professional development
Join Us:
You should include in your application
Your CV, and/or LinkedIn page
Links to projects or other work which will definitely impress everyone
Email us at if you have questions.


Thank you for your interest in joining Transcelestial.

We cannot wait to meet you!
Transcelestial has won numerous industry and global awards including the SPIFFY San Andreas Award for Most Disruptive Technology by Telecom Council, Forbes 30 Under 30 and Prestige 40 under 40 for our CTO Dr. Mohammad Danesh, Edge 35 Under 35 to our CEO Rohit Jha, The Most Ambitious Start-Up in Photonics Award by The Optical Society (OSA), etc.


Founded in Dec 2016, the Transcelestial team is located in Singapore and is backed by major investors such as Wavemaker Partners, EDBI, Airbus Ventures, Kickstart Ventures, Cap Vista, SEEDS Capital (Enterprise SG), Entrepreneur First, Partech Ventures, 500 Startups, AirTree Ventures, Tekton Ventures, SGInnovate, SparkLabs Global Ventures, Michael Seibel (CEO of Y-Combinator, Founder of Twitch.tv), Charles Songhurst (Microsoft’s former Head of Corporate Strategy) and others.


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#Debian
#Linux
#Debugging
#Git
#Written & Verbal Communication Abilities
#Docker
#IaC
#Ansible
#Terraform
#gRPC
#REST
#SQL
#GCP
#AWS
#React
#AI
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