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CapeCapeNew York, NY

Software Engineer

Builds secure, privacy-focused telecommunications infrastructure including signaling firewalls, fake base-station detection, and anti-spam systems. Requires 4+ years backend experience with Golang/Rust/Java/Python, distributed systems, and strong CS fundamentals.

175k – 230k/yr
Hybrid4+ YOEBackend Engineering

About the role

Responsibilities

  • Design and integrate core telecommunications infrastructure providing secure cellular service, ensuring end-to-end data integrity.
  • Own the full software lifecycle—from problem discovery to solution delivery—for foundational telecommunications stack components.
  • Maintain high coding standards through guidelines, code reviews, and knowledge sharing.
  • Build reliable, performant, scalable systems enabling other teams to develop without deep infrastructure expertise.

Requirements

  • 4+ years of professional software engineering experience.
  • Strong foundation in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
  • Fluency in modern backend languages: Golang, Rust, Java/Kotlin, or Python.
  • Firm grasp of algorithms, data structures, cloud infrastructure, distributed systems.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Compensation

  • Competitive geo-adjusted salary: $175k-$230k in NYC.
  • Meaningful equity.
  • Benefits: 401(k) match, 100% medical/dental/vision coverage, 12 weeks paid parental leave, family-forming stipends, gender-affirming care, unlimited PTO.

Skills

GoRustJavaKotlinPythonAlgorithmsData StructuresCloud InfrastructureDistributed Systems
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