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# Software Engineer (Cloud Architect

- **Company:** Skygrid, Llc
- **Location:** Austin, TX, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Continuous Integration, Distributed Systems, Network Interface Controllers, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Software Architecture, Software Engineering, Verification and Validation (Software), Systems Integration, Cloud Platform System, Information Technology, DO-178B, Devsecops, Legacy Systems
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/senior-software-engineer-cloud-architect-skygrid-8762336

## About the Role

* 7+ years of experience in software engineering.
 * 5+ years of experience architecting and developing cloud-based solutions in highly technical or aerospace environments.
 * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related STEM fields.
 * Experience with DO-178C-compliant software development.
 * Strong knowledge of distributed systems, cloud platforms, and secure architecture design., * Master's degree in engineering or related field.
 * Experience with safety-critical or mission-critical systems.
 * Familiarity with advanced air mobility, autonomous systems, or defense/aerospace domains., An employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, if it does not pose undue hardship.

## Description

* Complete the software architecture design, ensuring alignment with mission-critical requirements.
 * Validate architecture against safety, certification, scalability, and security requirements.
 * Lead cloud architecture activities through design reviews, product certification, and entry into service., * Lead the design and development of scalable, secure, and mission-critical cloud architectures (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
 * Conduct topology analyses and trade studies to inform architectural decisions.
 * Define and maintain system and software architecture aligned with mission requirements.
 * Develop Software Design Descriptions (SDDs) and support subsystem architecture evolution through design reviews (PDR/CDR).
 * Integrate cloud systems with avionics, embedded systems, and legacy platforms.
 * Develop Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and support system-of-systems integration.
 * Support certification efforts through documentation, validation, and evidence generation.
 * Design and implement secure DevSecOps pipelines and accredited CI/CD workflows.
 * Support verification and validation (V&V) planning and execution.
 * Engage with government and regulatory stakeholders.


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