Full Stack Engineer - Networking

Full Stack Software Engineer – Networking – NODA AI

Location : Austin, TX (Hybrid)

Clearance Requirement : U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a security clearance

About NODA

NODA is a venture-backed technology company that is transforming how unmanned systems collaborate in complex, mission-critical environments. We are developing next-generation solutions that enable the autonomous orchestration of heterogeneous unmanned systems across air, sea, land, and space with vital applications in the defense, intelligence, and commercial sectors.

Our Full-Stack Engineers build the distributed software backbone that enables seamless communication and coordination across diverse unmanned platforms, creating unified orchestration experiences from real-time data pipelines to intuitive control interfaces.

Joining NODA means working on meaningful technology that pushes the boundaries of autonomy alongside a team that thrives on innovation, rapid iteration, and collaboration.

The Role

We are seeking a talented Full Stack Software Engineer to join our growing engineering team. In this role, you’ll work on our distributed orchestration platform—building everything from real-time data pipelines to intuitive, mission-ready control interfaces. You’ll collaborate with robotics, autonomy, and UI engineers, integrating diverse partner platforms into a unified orchestration environment, with opportunities to work across multiple domains .

This is a chance to work on high-impact, mission-critical systems that bridge advanced software engineering with real-world robotics.

Key Responsibilities

Networking background highly valued , including experience with real-time communications, mesh networking, or distributed systems

Design, develop, and maintain full-stack applications supporting real-time mission coordination

Build scalable APIs and backend services for high-throughput, low-latency operations

Create real-time data processing pipelines for multi-domain robotic telemetry

Implement performant, responsive UIs for complex data visualizations and operator control

Integrate AI-driven features into an intuitive user experience

Collaborate across engineering disciplines—robotics, autonomy, UI—to bring diverse systems together

Ensure operational resilience through rigorous testing, monitoring, and security practices

Contribute to architectural discussions and long-term technical vision

Support continuous deployment and maintain development infrastructure

Required Qualifications

Networking & Distributed Systems : Strong foundation in networking fundamentals, including the OSI model, TCP / IP protocols, and unicast vs. multicast communication. Proven experience with network infrastructure and architecture design, with proficiency in IP addressing (IPv4), subnetting, and cloud networking concepts such as VPN / VPC configuration. Hands-on knowledge of APIs, load balancers, DNS, and containerized microservices in distributed environments. Familiarity with secure networking practices (TLS, IAM, Zero Trust models) and performance optimization in constrained or low-bandwidth environments is highly desirable.

3+ years of professional software development experience

Strong proficiency in Python and JavaScript / TypeScript

Expertise with React and modern frontend practices

Solid understanding of web fundamentals (HTML, CSS, HTTP, REST APIs, WebSocket)

Experience with relational databases ( PostgreSQL , MySQL , etc.)

Exposure to real-time data processing and streaming

Proficiency with Git and collaborative workflows

Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

DevOps experience ( CI / CD , Docker , AWS )

Agile development background

Testing frameworks and automation expertise

Experience with ROS , robotics, autonomous vehicles, or control systems

Familiarity with PX4 and MAVLink

Knowledge of web security best practices

Exposure to 3D web technologies (WebGL, Three.js)

Contributions to open-source projects

Experience with microservices architecture

Eligible and willing to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance

What We Offer

Hybrid work environment

Competitive pay

Flexible time off

Generous PTO policy

Federal holidays

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Free OneMedical membership

Why NODA?

Work on technology that directly impacts national security and operational capabilities

Collaborate with a mission-driven, high-caliber team

Build at the intersection of AI, robotics, and multi-domain operations

See your work deployed in real-world, high-stakes environments

Competitive compensation and growth opportunities

If you’re ready to push the boundaries of what autonomous systems can do— and make a real difference —we’d love to hear from you.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.