Cape

Software Engineer

New York

No sponsorship$170k-$290kDetected 1131 days ago

JavaGoRustKotlinData StructuresAlgorithmsCode ReviewCloud PlatformsCybersecurityFirewallCommunicationCollaborationAdaptability

About the role

Cape's platform gives customers end-to-end control of their digital identity, optimizing for resiliency, privacy, and security at every turn.
We're transforming how customers sign up, use, and think about their mobile phones and the privacy implications associated with it.
Customers are protected at every level of the communications stack - from the mobile device, through contested infrastructure, to the core of the network itself.

We didn't just build a layer on top of old tech; we built America's most private and secure mobile carrier from the ground up.
Build the core telecommunications infrastructure that provides secure cellular service to our users, ensuring end-to-end data integrity.
Maintain high coding standards by developing guidelines, participating actively in code reviews, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
Build reliable, performant, and scalable systems that enable other product teams to build robust applications without requiring deep domain expertise in the underlying infrastructure.

A proven ability to learn continuously, work independently, and make decisions with minimal supervision.
The ability to work collaboratively with both technical and non-technical teammates, understanding how technical decisions impact the end user.
Active US Security clearance or the eligibility and willingness to obtain one is beneficial, but not required.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to iterate quickly with teammates, incorporate feedback, and hold a high bar for quality.
Autonomy: A proven ability to learn continuously, work independently, and make decisions with minimal supervision.
Empathy: The ability to work collaboratively with both technical and non-technical teammates, understanding how technical decisions impact the end user.
Clearance: Active US Security clearance or the eligibility and willingness to obtain one is beneficial, but not required.

A firm grasp of algorithms, data structures, cloud infrastructure, and distributed systems.

We offer competitive compensation that is geo-adjusted based on your location, along with meaningful equity so you share in the value you help create.

At Cape, we are the architects of a privacy-centric movement that is just getting started.
We are relentless builders, constantly innovating at the edge of what's possible in telecommunications.
We operate on a foundation of high trust and high expectations.
Our structure is flat, and collaboration matters more than hierarchy.
As a member of our team, you will collaborate with world-class engineers, architects, and visionaries, and work across organizational lines to solve "impossible" problems and deliver mission-critical results for our users every single day.
Our mission is to be a force for good in global wireless.
Cape was founded in 2022 by people who believe privacy is a fundamental right, not a luxury to be traded away.
By building our own network from scratch, we are able to design and build a suite of privacy and security features that no other carrier on the planet can offer.
We closed our Series C in March 2026, and we are scaling rapidly, with the goal of giving people back control of their most personal information.
We offer competitive compensation that is geo-adjusted based on your location, along with meaningful equity so you share in the value you help create.

Clearance: Active US Security clearance or the eligibility and willingness to obtain one is beneficial, but not required

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