Software Engineer

Haystack
Seattle, Washington, United StatesFull-time$143,700–$194,400Posted Sep 16, 2026

About the role

We're hiring on behalf of a Haystack partner!

The Role

  • Collaborate with systems architects, hardware engineering teams, and firmware/software design teams.
  • Bring up and test systems integrating FPGA, firmware, RF, and networking functions.
  • Develop advanced tools for characterizing antenna-related subsystems and systems.
  • Build tools for complex data storage and hardware test automation.
  • Design and implement firmware, and develop applications.
  • Create automation for 2D and 3D structure design and develop bring-up tools for phased array systems.

What You'll Need

  • 3+ years of professional software development experience.
  • 2+ years of experience in designing or architecting new and existing systems, including reliability and scaling.
  • 1+ years of experience in designing and developing large-scale, multi-tiered, multi-threaded, embedded, or distributed software applications, tools, systems, and services using C#, C++, Java, or Perl.
  • 1+ years of experience with Object-Oriented Design.
  • A Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.
  • Experience programming with at least one software programming language.

What's On Offer

  • Competitive annual salary ($143,700 - $194,400) plus potential for sign-on payments and restricted stock units.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave.
  • Opportunity to work on a groundbreaking low Earth orbit satellite network.
  • A collaborative and inclusive work environment.

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Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with systems architects, hardware engineering teams, and firmware/software design teams.
  • Bring up and test systems integrating FPGA, firmware, RF, and networking functions.
  • Develop advanced tools for characterizing antenna-related subsystems and systems.
  • Build tools for complex data storage and hardware test automation.
  • Design and implement firmware, and develop applications.
  • Create automation for 2D and 3D structure design and develop bring-up tools for phased array systems.

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of professional software development experience.
  • 2+ years of experience in designing or architecting new and existing systems, including reliability and scaling.
  • 1+ years of experience in designing and developing large-scale, multi-tiered, multi-threaded, embedded, or distributed software applications, tools, systems, and services using C#, C++, Java, or Perl.
  • 1+ years of experience with Object-Oriented Design.
  • A Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.
  • Experience programming with at least one software programming language.

Benefits

  • Competitive annual salary plus potential for sign-on payments and restricted stock units.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave.
  • Opportunity to work on a groundbreaking low Earth orbit satellite network.
  • A collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Skills mentioned

C#C++JavaSystem DesignDistributed SystemsEmbedded SystemsFirmware DevelopmentMultithreadingAutomationSoftware Testing

About Haystack

Haystack combines AI & expert vetting to deliver world-class tech candidates who are engaged, aligned, and ready to interview. We're trusted by over 400,000+ tech candidates, working in Software Engineering, Data, Design, DevOps, Cloud, Tech Management, Testing, Product & Delivery, Architecture and more. 100s of employers from startups and scale-ups like Atom Bank, DuckDuckGo and Goodlord to established enterprises like American Express, Dunelm and AWS use Haystack to connect with qualified tech talent that they can't find anywhere else.

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H-1B sponsorship history

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