Distinguished Engineer / Technical Fellow

1 hour, 58 minutes ago
Full-time
Lead
Software Development
Armada

Armada

Armada is a full-stack edge infrastructure company that specializes in edge computing and AI solutions tailored for remote and rugged environments. Through its Armada Edge Platform (AEP), the company provides compute, storage, connectivity, and AI/ML capabilities. Armada operates in over 100 countries, addressing operational challenges with thousands of connected assets and active users. The company focuses on simplifying data management and AI deployment in disconnected settings, making it easier for industries to leverage technology. Armada's product lineup includes Atlas, a tool for monitoring IoT devices; Galleon, ruggedized modular data centers for AI inference; Bridge, a platform for managing GPUs; and a Marketplace for hardware and software for remote operations. Armada serves various sectors, including oil and gas, public sector, manufacturing, mining, logistics, and telecommunications, enhancing safety, productivity, and automation in challenging environments.

information technology & services
201-500
Founded 2022
$226M raised

Description

  • Architect and evolve the Armada Edge Platform to orchestrate compute and AI workloads across globally distributed and disconnected environments.
  • Lead the technical roadmap for next-generation initiatives, including Data Centers in Space and orbital compute modules.
  • Work with strategic industry partners to co-design deep-tech solutions and deepen platform adoption.
  • Partner with company leadership to define the 3–5 year technical roadmap.
  • Solve complex architectural problems involving real-time data streaming, computer vision, and network-aware workload distribution.
  • Lead proof-of-concepts for emerging capabilities such as in-orbit inference, adaptive learning at the edge, and secure Earth-to-space data orchestration.
  • Mentor Staff and Principal engineers and help raise the overall engineering bar.
  • Serve as the final technical escalation point for the hardest architecture and infrastructure challenges.

Requirements

  • 15+ years of software engineering experience, with a track record as a Distinguished Engineer, Fellow, or equivalent senior technical leader at a major infrastructure or AI company.
  • Deep understanding of data center operations, compute architectures, and AI infrastructure at scale.
  • Expert-level knowledge of distributed systems and data storage in resource-constrained, remote, or denied environments.
  • Mastery of Go, C++, or Rust.
  • Deep understanding of how software interacts with physical compute hardware and non-terrestrial networking layers.
  • Proven ability to collaborate across company boundaries with external partners to build technical solutions that drive adoption and standards.
  • Deep understanding of networking stacks, especially optimization for satellite and terrestrial mesh networks (preferred).
  • Interest or experience in orbital mechanics, radiation-tolerant software design, or space-based communication protocols (preferred).
  • Experience building day-2 operations for fleets of thousands of remote, distributed devices in harsh environments (preferred).
  • Location options include Bellevue, WA, San Francisco, CA, or remote.

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary of $231,600 to $289,500 USD.
  • Equity compensation.
  • Subsidized medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
  • Retirement plan options including 401(k) and Roth 401(k).
  • Unlimited paid time off.
  • 14 paid company holidays per year.

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