Software Engineer (Active Comms)

Active911•Philomath, OR

4d•$80,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

As a Software Developer on Active911’s ActiveComms team, you will be a key contributor to developing secure, real-time communication software that integrates with radio hardware, enabling seamless collaboration and coordination among first responders during critical operations. Reporting to the Tech Lead Manager, you will write high-quality, reliable code, contribute to scalable, cloud-native solutions on AWS, and ensure high availability and robust performance through rigorous monitoring and CI/CD practices. Your work will directly enhance life-saving communication tools, aligning with Active911’s mission to empower first responders worldwide.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
3+ years of software development experience, ideally in a SaaS environment.
Proficiency in programming languages such as TypeScript, C++, Kotlin, and Swift.
Experience with web applications, mobile apps, RESTful APIs, and database technologies (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL).
Familiarity with cloud platforms, preferably AWS.
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
Comfortable working in an office setting.
Availability for on-call duties during outages, which may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Willingness to travel up to 10% annually.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with RTP (Real-time Transport Protocol) or similar technology for real time media streaming.
Experience with real-time communication systems, WebRTC, or radio hardware integration.
Experience developing embedded software and working with resource-constrained environments.
Familiarity with public safety or emergency response technology.
Knowledge of agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban).

Responsibilities

Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code for web applications, mobile apps, RESTful APIs, microservices, and custom hardware to support secure, real-time communication systems and radio hardware integration.
Write and maintain unit tests, and participate in code reviews to uphold high standards, share knowledge, and ensure robust, secure codebases.
Perform deployments to production environments, maintain and improve CI/CD pipelines, and manage production infrastructure to ensure reliable, secure, and efficient delivery of services.
Work closely with QA analysts, engineers, designers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver thoroughly tested, seamless communication features.
Contribute to the design and architecture of scalable, cloud-native solutions on AWS, ensuring high availability and performance under demanding conditions.
Actively participate in discussions to propose and refine innovative improvements to real-time communication systems, enhancing functionality and reliability for first responders.
Occasionally interact with customers to gather feedback, understand their operational needs, and ensure solutions align with real-world communication requirements.
Participate in on-call rotations to address system outages or critical issues, ensuring high availability and reliability of communication services, including evenings, weekends, or holidays as needed.
Support the system with a DevOps mindset by ensuring operationally sound delivery of code, leveraging CI/CD pipelines, robust monitoring practices, and proactive issue resolution to maintain reliability and performance after deployment.
Stay current with industry best practices, emerging technologies, and advancements in real-time communication and radio hardware integration to enhance development processes.