Technical Lead: Network Software Development.

Join the Team That's Redefining Wireless Technology

At Tarana, we're more than just a fast-growing tech company—we’re a team of bold innovators on a mission to revolutionize broadband. Our groundbreaking Fixed Wireless Access technology is delivering fiber-class internet speeds worldwide, bridging the digital divide in ways previously thought impossible.

We are seeking a seasoned and visionary Technical Lead, Network Software Development. This role involves strategic leadership, technical expertise, and active participation in different stages of cloud software development/operations. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of networking, cloud architecture, software development best practices, and a passion for driving innovation. Experience shipping working products in the networking/telecom/embedded domain is essential.

What you’ll be doing:

You will be technical-lead architecting, designing and developing the critical elements for the network stack of our wireless communication systems including data plane, control plane, security and remote/cloud management. This includes

• Network services (Layer 2 networking, switching, traffic management/classification, SLA enforcement, security) for point-to-multipoint wireless access systems.
• Network and Device management - interfacing with hardware (ASIC/FPGA and other devices), switch management, configuration, telemetry, alarms, diagnostics, WebUI.
• Scalable network/cloud management and provisioning frameworks.

What You'll Need:

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

What we offer: 

We don’t just build next-gen wireless technology — we build people.

The salary range for this position is: $175,000 to $250,000

Compensation will be determined based on several factors including, but not limited to: skill set, years of experience and the employee’s geographic location.

Tarana provides competitive benefits to employees in this role including: Medical, dental and vision benefits, 401K match, flexible time off and stock option.     

Join Tarana and help shape the future of wireless connectivity.

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. Learn more at www.taranawireless.com.