Research and Development Engineer

Cape is building a privacy-centric cellular network that helps citizens regain control of their own data, founded by Palantir and Anduril alums with expertise in privacy and national security.
$120,000 - $160,000
Full-Stack
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
3+ years of experience

Description For Research and Development Engineer

Cape, founded by Palantir and Anduril alums, is on a mission to revolutionize global wireless with a focus on privacy and security. We're building a cellular network that empowers citizens, including those in national security, to regain control of their data. As a Research and Development Engineer at Cape, you'll be at the forefront of innovation, working on cutting-edge projects that span Android carrier apps, telecommunications stacks, and backend services.

You'll collaborate with a diverse team of talented engineers, enjoying dynamic interactions across the organization. Your role will involve building quick prototypes, integrating with telecommunications infrastructure, and working with mobile devices to provide cellular service. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on software with real-world impact, combining personal privacy and national security interests.

We're looking for candidates with a strong background in software engineering, particularly in Android development. You should be fluent in languages like Golang, Rust, Java/Kotlin, or Python, and have a solid understanding of algorithms, data structures, and cloud infrastructure. A passion for privacy and security is essential, as is the ability to obtain a security clearance.

At Cape, we believe in empowering our team to make a profound impact. We offer competitive compensation, including a salary range of $120,000-$160,000 per year, plus equity and a 401K match. Our culture values builders who choose to spend their time on things that matter, and we provide top-tier benefits to support our team.

Join us in our mission to be a force for good in global wireless, working on technology that reconciles personal privacy with national security interests. If you're ready to push the boundaries of what's possible and bring innovative ideas to life, we want you on our team at Cape.

Last updated 7 months ago

Responsibilities For Research and Development Engineer

  • Build software to quickly address the mission needs of our customers
  • Be responsible for early, quick prototypes from problem discovery to solution delivery
  • Build new or integrate with existing telecommunications infrastructure and components
  • Integrate with mobile devices (both Android & iOS) to provide cellular service

Requirements For Research and Development Engineer

Go
Java
Kotlin
Python
  • 3 years of software engineering experience
  • 1+ years of Android development experience using the Android SDK and/or other frameworks
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
  • Fluency in Golang, Rust, Java/Kotlin, Python, or similar language
  • Familiarity with algorithms, data structures, storage systems, cloud infrastructure, mobile frameworks, and other technical tools
  • A passion for personal privacy and national security
  • A desire to work on software that has real-world impact

Benefits For Research and Development Engineer

401k
Medical Insurance
  • Top-tier health care
  • 401(k) matching
  • Generous vacation policy
  • Equity

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