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# Engineer, Network Software, SDN Control & Management Plane

- **Company:** SES
- **Location:** München, Germany
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Computer Networks, Databases, Continuous Integration, Distributed Systems, Internet Protocol, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Netconf, Network Control, Routing, Network Administration, Software Engineering, Rust (Programming Language), Datadog, Software Troubleshooting, Kubernetes, Golang, Microservices
- **Published:** July 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://careers.ses.com/talentcommunity/apply/1421280533/?locale=en_GB

## About the Role

* B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
 * Strong software engineering skills in Python, Go, C/C++, Rust, Java, or similar languages used for networked, distributed, and infrastructure systems.
 * Experience developing reliable services, APIs, automation tooling, or platform components in Linux-based environments.
 * Solid understanding of IP networking, routing, SDN concepts, network management, telemetry, orchestration, distributed systems, and performance troubleshooting.
 * Experience with containers, Kubernetes, microservices, message buses, databases, CI/CD, observability tooling, and secure software development practices.
 * Familiarity with YANG, NETCONF, RESTCONF, gNMI, P4Runtime, OpenConfig, or other network control and management interfaces is valuable.
 * Ability to work closely with network architects, validation engineers, hardware engineers, and programme stakeholders.
 * Experience in telecom, satellite communications, cloud networking, or mission-critical software environments is highly valuable.

OTHER KEY REQUIREMENTS / COMMENTS

 * The candidate must be eligible for a "SECRET" security clearance, in accordance with the national regulations as well as EU/ESA/NATO equivalents

 * Willing to work 60% onsite from office
 * Travel as required for project realization purposes

## Description

* Design, implement, test, and maintain software components for SDN control-plane and management-plane capabilities.
 * Build services, APIs, automation tools, data pipelines, and integration layers supporting routing, topology management, provisioning, telemetry, and operations.
 * Collaborate with architects and network engineers to translate specifications into maintainable software designs and implementation plans.
 * Develop distributed software components that are resilient, observable, secure, and suitable for deployment in cloud-native or virtualized environments.
 * Integrate software with SDN controllers, orchestration systems, network management interfaces, simulation environments, validation testbeds, and network infrastructure.
 * Implement automated tests, CI/CD workflows, code quality practices, logging, metrics, and operational diagnostics.
 * Support performance profiling, scalability testing, fault handling, and troubleshooting of network software components.
 * Contribute to technical documentation, design reviews, interface definitions, and production readiness activities.


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