Software Engineer III at Iridium is a hybrid, Reston, United States-based role focused on designing, coding, integrating, and testing software that supports ground system operations for a Space Development Agency (SDA) program. The position requires independent delivery of high-quality software, collaboration within an Agile/Scrum environment, and responsibility for building scalable, high-performance code, maintaining build environments, planning releases, and documenting processes. Key requirements include a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or related engineering discipline and 5+ years of software development experience in languages such as C, C++, Python, or Java; strong debugging, version control (Git), and communication skills. Nice-to-have skills include Linux, containerization with Docker/Kubernetes, CI/CD, microservices, RESTful APIs, relational and NoSQL databases, and cloud experience (AWS). The role requires US citizenship and an active or readily obtainable Secret security clearance. The work environment is largely office-based with Iridium’s Hybrid Work Policy requiring at least three days per week in an Iridium office. The base pay range is $100,000 - $130,000 USD, with eligibility for stock, annual bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package. Iridium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Software Engineer III at Iridium is a hybrid, Reston, United States-based role focused on designing, coding, integrating, and testing software that supports ground system operations for a Space Development Agency (SDA) program. The position requires independent delivery of high-quality software, collaboration within an Agile/Scrum environment, and responsibility for building scalable, high-performance code, maintaining build environments, planning releases, and documenting processes. Key requirements include a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or related engineering discipline and 5+ years of software development experience in languages such as C, C++, Python, or Java; strong debugging, version control (Git), and communication skills. Nice-to-have skills include Linux, containerization with Docker/Kubernetes, CI/CD, microservices, RESTful APIs, relational and NoSQL databases, and cloud experience (AWS). The role requires US citizenship and an active or readily obtainable Secret security clearance. The work environment is largely office-based with Iridium’s Hybrid Work Policy requiring at least three days per week in an Iridium office. The base pay range is $100,000 - $130,000 USD, with eligibility for stock, annual bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package. Iridium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.