Join the Team That's Redefining Wireless Technology
At 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 cloud architecture, software development best practices, and a passion for driving innovation. Familiarity with the networking/telecom/embedded domain is highly desired.
What you’ll be doing:
You will be technical-lead for the team 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 includes
- Network services (switching, traffic management/classification, SLA enforcement, security) for point-to-multipoint wireless access systems
- Network and Device 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
- Packet forwarding, routing, bridging, switching, VLANs, ethernet services, ethernet OA&M
- Advanced knowledge of computer networks (TCP/IP), protocols, Internet architecture
- Deep 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 tunnelling technologies (IPSec, CAPWAP, 802.1x)
- Previous experience in telecom/embedded software development for carrier and/or enterprise products is a big plus
- 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)
Optionally, if you also have 4+ years of management experience:
- Leadership responsibilities:
- You would be collaborating with product management, QA, and leads from various functional groups for delivering various networking features. You would be mentoring the team members and ingraining best software development practices.
- Leadership requirements:
- Demonstrated ability to plan/track/execute complex deliveries, cross-org collaboration, and team-development
- Strong on leadership skills (for example: Amazon LPs)
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 $250,000
Compensation 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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering
- At least 12 years of relevant software development experience
- Experience with packet forwarding, routing, bridging, switching, VLANs, Ethernet services, and Ethernet OAM
- Advanced knowledge of computer networks, TCP/IP, protocols, and Internet architecture
- Deep understanding of UNIX-style operating systems, including IPC and multithreading
- Experience with socket, network, and systems programming in C/C++
- Experience with network and cloud management, configuration, provisioning, and administration systems, including SNMP, YANG Models, NETCONF, LDAP, HTTP, OpenFlow, and TR-69
- Experience with authentication, security, encapsulation, and tunneling technologies, including IPsec, CAPWAP, and 802.1X
- Experience using AI agents across the software lifecycle, from requirements through debugging field issues
- Experience with version control systems, collaboration tools, wikis, and ticket systems
- Telecom or embedded software development experience for carrier or enterprise products
- At least 4 years of management experience
- Ability to plan, track, and execute complex deliveries, collaborate across organizations, and develop teams
- Strong leadership skills
What We Do
Tarana’s mission is to accelerate the deployment of fast, affordable internet access around the world. Through a decade of R&D and more than $400M of investment, the Tarana team has created a unique next-generation fixed wireless access (ngFWA) technology instantiated in its first commercial platform, Gigabit 1 (G1). It delivers a game-changing advance in broadband economics in both mainstream and underserved markets, using either licensed or unlicensed spectrum. G1 started production in mid-2021 and has since been embraced by more than 250 service providers in 19 countries and 41 US states. Tarana is headquartered in Milpitas, California, with additional research and development in Pune, India. Visit our website for more on G1.
