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Do you want to be part of a fast-moving high-growth company? Come and join us at Spectrum Effect!\nSpectrum Effect’s mission is to solve the most challenging and costly problems in the wireless industry through innovation and AI-powered automation. Our team is passionate about creating disruptive technologies, developing solutions with engineering excellence, and delivering substantial value to our customers. Deployed by leading mobile operators across the globe, our Spectrum-NET software solution performs automated AI-driven analysis of radio access networks. Spectrum-NET is a cloud-native, horizontally scalable solution based on a Kubernetes-orchestrated microservices architecture.\nOur 60+ person team is located primarily in Seattle (U.S.) and Monterrey (Mexico), with team members enjoying ownership in our private company through stock options and competitive salaries. This is an amazing opportunity to join an emerging leader in the AI automation space and make a real impact on the mobile industry.\n We are seeking a Principal Software Engineer with a strong aptitude for designing, developing, and deploying high-performance software solutions while defining best practices and technical standards. The ideal candidate will excel in navigating ambiguity, driving cross-functional collaboration, and translating complex technical concepts or insights into thoughtful solutions.\nWe are looking for someone who can:\nSolution Ownership: Lead the rapid design, development, and iteration of software solutions and features. \nSystem Translation: Work with system engineers to translate complex technical RF requirements and deliver top-tier software solutions that are technically sound, feasible, and aligned with business objectives. \nComfort with Ambiguity: Thrive in a fast-paced startup environment with shifting priorities. Maintain a pragmatic, solutions-oriented outlook and balance speed versus quality trade-offs effectively. Bring structure and clarity when navigating situations with high uncertainty. \nTechnical Communication: Communicate complex software concepts effectively to both internal and external stakeholders, including executive audiences. \nMentoring: Provide technical guidance to software engineers, particularly in areas like improving engineering processes, ensuring software quality and security standards, and ensuring system reliability and performance. \n Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering or equivalent \nMinimum of 7 years of Python, Go, Rust, C++, or similar related experience and 10+ years of general software development experience \nExperience designing and building real-time and near-real-time systems, including ML inference \nExperience with distributed systems, databases, and messaging systems \nStrong Linux knowledge with hands-on experience. \nStrong knowledge of software architecture principles and ability to contribute to architectural discussions \nAbility to independently own solutions from design through implementation and iteration \nComfortable working with ambiguity, shifting priorities, and speed-versus-quality & coverage trade-offs. \nStrong judgment, decision-making, and problem-solving skills \nExperience working in a leadership or senior engineering role \nExcellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of engaging with both technical and non-technical stakeholders \nCuriosity and willingness to learn domain-specific telecom and RF related technology. \nPreferred Skills\nExperience with technologies such as Kubernetes, Helm, Docker, Kafka, or NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, InfluxDB) \nFamiliarity with data/ML techniques and libraries such as NumPy and SciPy is a plus. \nFamiliarity with modern front-end technologies and frameworks, including JavaScript/TypeScript, Angular, React, or Vue.js. \nExperience working with modern deployment techniques and practices, such as CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation \nUnderstanding of RAN (Radio Access Network) concepts, including cells, sites, controllers, and topologies \n Why Join Us\nDynamic Team: Collaborate with passionate experts driving real innovation in the telecom space \nCareer Growth: Work on high-impact problems with real ownership and visibility \nMeaningful Work: Help shape the next generation of ML-driven network analytics \nAttractive Benefits: Competitive salary, stock options, and a flexible work environment \nDo you have the technical chops and product sense to help shape the future of wireless automation? Apply now-your next big opportunity starts here.\nThis is a hybrid position. 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