Technical Lead: Network Software Development

Join the Team That's Redefining Wireless TechnologyAt Tarana, we're more than just a fast-growing tech company—we’re a team of bold innovators on a mission to revolutionize broadband. Our groundbreaking Fixed Wireless Access technology is delivering fiber-class internet speeds worldwide, bridging the digital divide in ways previously thought impossible.We are seeking a seasoned and visionary Technical Lead, Network Software Development.

This role involves strategic leadership, technical expertise, and active participation in different stages of cloud software development/operations. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of networking, cloud architecture, software development best practices, and a passion for driving innovation. Experience shipping working products in the networking/telecom/embedded domain is essential.

What you’ll be doing:You will be technical-lead architecting, designing and developing the critical elements for the network stack of our wireless communication systems including data plane, control plane, security and remote/cloud management.

This includesNetwork services (Layer 2 networking, switching, traffic management/classification, SLA enforcement, security) for point-to-multipoint wireless access systems.Network and Device management - interfacing with hardware (ASIC/FPGA and other devices), switch management, configuration, telemetry, alarms, diagnostics, WebUI.Scalable network/cloud management and provisioning frameworks.What You'll Need:BS in Computer Science/Engineering with at least 12 years of relevant software development experience.Strong debugging and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to drive issues to closure.Experience in telecom/embedded software development for carrier and/or enterprise products is a big plusPacket forwarding, routing, bridging, switching, VLANs, ethernet services, ethernet OA&MAdvanced knowledge of computer networks (TCP/IP), protocols, Internet architectureDeep understanding of UNIX-style operating systems (IPC, multi-threading)Experience in socket, network, and systems programming in C/C++Network/cloud management systems and configuration/provisioning/administration systems (SNMP, Yang Models, NetConf, LDAP, HTTP, OpenFlow, TR-69)Authentication, security, encapsulation and tunneling technologies (IPSec, CAPWAP, 802.1x)Experience of using AI-agents in the s/w lifecycle (requirements to debugging field issues) Experience with version control systems, collaboration tools (wikis, ticket systems)

What we offer

• We don’t just build next-gen wireless technology — we build people.The salary range for this position is: $175,000 to $250,000Compensation will be determined based on several factors including, but not limited to: skill set, years of experience and the employee’s geographic location.Tarana provides competitive benefits to employees in this role including: Medical, dental and vision benefits, 401K match, flexible time off and stock option.
• Join Tarana and help shape the future of wireless connectivity.
• About Us Tarana’s mission is to accelerate the deployment of fast, affordable, and reliable internet access around the world.
• Through a decade of R&D and over $400M of investment, the Tarana team has created and continues to enhance a suite of next-generation fixed wireless access (ngFWA) technologies.
• Its unique ngFWA platform delivers game-changing advances in broadband economics in mainstream and underserved markets, using both licensed and unlicensed spectrum.
• Tarana’s ngFWA technology has been embraced by more than 300 service providers in 24 countries.
• Tarana is headquartered in Milpitas, California, with additional research and development in Pune, India.
• Learn more at www.taranawireless.com.