Senior Software Engineer (Python/React)

TL;DR

Senior Software Engineer (Python/React): Building backend services, data pipelines, and operator interfaces for advanced radar systems with an accent on real-time sensor data processing and distributed system scalability. Focus on designing high-performance Python services, scalable Azure infrastructure, and responsive TypeScript/React applications.

Location: London, UK (Soho office). Must have the right to work in the UK. Willingness to travel to San Francisco for approximately one week per quarter is required.

Company

A defense technology company redefining modern defense using Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN™) to empower warfighters and commercial operators.

What you will do

• Develop high-performance Python backend services for real-time sensor data ingestion and distribution with low latency.
• Build and evolve operator-facing web applications using TypeScript and React to monitor live missions.
• Design and implement secure, scalable Azure cloud services and define infrastructure as code.
• Shape the technical direction and architecture of the platform to support increased scale and maintainability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams of software, hardware, and systems engineers across London and San Francisco.

Requirements

• Right to work in the UK.
• Willingness to travel to San Francisco quarterly.
• Strong engineering fundamentals with a proven ability to learn new technical domains quickly.
• Experience building scalable backend systems and solving complex distributed systems challenges.
• Deep commitment to reliability, security, and performance in production environments.
• Proficiency in utilizing AI coding tools to increase engineering leverage.

Culture & Benefits

• 100% company-paid private medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees and dependents.
• 5% pension match.
• Competitive base salaries and generous pre-IPO stock option grants.
• Relocation assistance provided.
• High-ownership environment within a rapidly growing global team of over 350 employees.