Software Engineer
Armada
About the Company
Armada is the hyperscaler for the edge, delivering modular AI infrastructure from first deployment to AI factory with speed, scale and sovereignty. Named one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies and to the CNBC Disruptor 50, Armada’s solutions are deployed in over 60 countries globally for organizations ranging from energy to defense.
With nearly $500 million in funding to date, Armada is backed by leading investors including Founders Fund, Lux, BlackRock and Microsoft (M12), alongside strategic partnerships with Microsoft, Dell, Palantir, NVIDIA, SpaceX, and Skydio. We are building the infrastructure layer for sovereign and edge AI - rugged, deployable compute for customers that cannot rely on centralized cloud.
Working at Armada means taking ownership, driving autonomy, and delivering impact. You’ll tackle challenges that haven’t been solved before and help build something transformative from the ground up. What you do here will not only define your career but help further Armada’s mission to bridge the digital divide for customers around the world.
About the role
We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our growing engineering team. In this role, you will design and build distributed backend systems, lead critical API design decisions, and drive the deployment and operationalization of machine learning models in production. You will work at the intersection of platform infrastructure and application development, making a direct impact on product quality and engineering standards.
What you will do
- Design, build, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs using Go.
- Deploy, manage, and monitor LLM and ML model workloads in production environments.
- Develop and operate Kubernetes-based infrastructure, writing controllers, operators, and Helm charts as needed.
- Collaborate with product and platform teams to define API contracts and integration patterns.
- Lead technical discussions, conduct code reviews, and mentor junior engineers.
- Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks across services and infrastructure layers.
What we are looking for
- 5+ years of professional software engineering experience in backend or infrastructure roles.
- Strong proficiency in Go - idiomatic code, concurrency patterns, error handling, and testing.
- Solid understanding of Kubernetes - workloads, scheduling, networking, and cluster operations.
- Hands-on experience deploying and serving LLM or ML models (e.g. vLLM, TorchServe, Triton, or similar).
- Proven track record designing and implementing RESTful APIs - including versioning, error contracts, and authentication.
- Comfortable working across the stack: cloud-native services, distributed systems.
Nice to have
- Experience with workflow orchestration systems such as Temporal or Argo Workflows.
- Familiarity with GPU infrastructure, NVIDIA operator, or ML acceleration technologies.
- Exposure to GitOps practices and tools like ArgoCD or Flux.
- Contributions to open-source projects in the cloud-native or ML ecosystem.
Compensation & Benefits
For India-based candidates, we offer a competitive base salary along with equity options, providing an opportunity to share in the success and growth of Armada.
You're a Great Fit if You're
- A go-getter with a growth mindset. You're intellectually curious, have strong business acumen, and actively seek opportunities to build relevant skills and knowledge
- A detail-oriented problem-solver. You can independently gather information, solve problems efficiently, and deliver results with a "get-it-done" attitude
- Thrive in a fast-paced environment. You're energized by an entrepreneurial spirit, capable of working quickly, and excited to contribute to a growing company
- A collaborative team player. You focus on business success and are motivated by team accomplishment vs personal agenda
- Highly organized and results-driven. Strong prioritization skills and a dedicated work ethic are essential for you
Equal Opportunity Statement
At Armada, we are committed to fostering a work environment where everyone is given equal opportunities to thrive. As an equal opportunity employer, we strictly prohibit discrimination or harassment based on race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all employment decisions, including hiring, promotions, and compensation. Our hiring is guided by qualifications, merit, and the business needs at the time.
Unsolicited Resumes and Candidates
Armada does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from external agencies or recruiters. All candidates must apply directly through our careers page. Any resumes submitted by agencies without a prior signed agreement will be considered unsolicited and Armada will not be obligated to pay any fees.