Technical Lead: Network Software Development

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.

Responsibilities

• Technical leadership for the team designing and developing critical elements for the network stack of our wireless communication systems, including data plane, control plane, security, and remote/cloud management.
• Development of 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.
• Collaboration with product management, QA, and leads from various functional groups to deliver networking features.
• Mentoring team members and ingraining best software development practices.

Requirements

• BS in Computer Science/Engineering with at least 12 years of relevant software development experience.
• Expertise in packet forwarding, routing, bridging, switching, VLANs, Ethernet services, and Ethernet OA&M.
• Advanced knowledge of computer networks (TCP/IP), protocols, and Internet architecture.
• Deep understanding of UNIX-style operating systems (IPC, multi-threading).
• Experience in socket, network, and systems programming in C/C++.
• Experience with network/cloud management systems and configuration/provisioning/administration systems (SNMP, Yang Models, NetConf, LDAP, HTTP, OpenFlow, TR-69).
• Knowledge of authentication, security, encapsulation, and tunneling technologies (IPSec, CAPWAP, 802.1x).
• Previous experience in telecom/embedded software development for carrier and/or enterprise products is a plus.
• Experience using AI-agents in the software lifecycle (requirements to debugging field issues).
• Experience with version control systems and collaboration tools (wikis, ticket systems).

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to plan, track, and execute complex deliveries, cross-org collaboration, and team development.
• Strong leadership skills (e.g., Amazon Leadership Principles).
• 4+ years of management experience (optional but beneficial).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401K match.
• Flexible time off.
• Stock options.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $175,000 to $250,000. Compensation will be determined based on skill set, years of experience, and geographic location.