Senior Software Engineer - Networking at Ditto | Remote

About Ditto:At Ditto, we are transforming the way data is transmitted at the edge. Our goal is to empower developers to create robust, real-time applications that function seamlessly under any network conditions. From bustling stadiums to remote military bases, our peer-to-peer synchronization engine guarantees continuous connectivity and consistent data transfer, even in the absence of the internet. Backed by over $145 million in funding and trusted by esteemed organizations including Chick-fil-A, Delta Airlines, and the U.S. military, Ditto is at the forefront of delivering mission-critical solutions across various sectors such as aviation, retail, travel, hospitality, and defense. As a rapidly growing global startup, we are dedicated to cultivating a diverse and inclusive team that embodies the myriad perspectives necessary to tackle the toughest connectivity challenges.Are you ready to influence the evolution of mesh networking? Join Ditto's pioneering team in next-generation network technology as we enhance our core networking stack and develop high-performance solutions focused on routing protocols, end-to-end connectivity, transport mechanisms, and edge platforms for mesh systems. Enjoy the flexibility of remote work, set your own hours, and engage with complex, meaningful challenges. At Ditto, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a workplace that embraces diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and talents.

About Ditto:At Ditto, we are revolutionizing data mobility at the edge. Our mission is to enable developers to create robust, real-time applications that function seamlessly, regardless of network constraints. Be it in a stadium, on an airplane, or at a remote military installation, Ditto's peer-to-peer synchronization engine guarantees that devices remain interconnected and data remains consistent, even in the absence of internet connectivity. With over $145 million in funding, we are trusted by industry leaders including Chick-fil-A, Delta Airlines, and the U.S. military. Ditto facilitates mission-critical experiences across various sectors including aviation, retail, travel, hospitality, and defense. As a rapidly growing, globally distributed startup, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive team that represents a wide array of perspectives necessary to tackle the world's most challenging connectivity issues.About UsWe empower edge devices to reach their full potential by simplifying the complexities involved in application development. Our global team values trust, communication, and continuous improvement. We celebrate diversity and strive to cultivate a team that reflects a broad spectrum of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints.Ditto is committed to expanding internet capabilities beyond conventional boundaries. Our innovative software enables devices to synchronize data in real-time utilizing state-of-the-art peer-to-peer technology adaptable across mobile, web, IoT, and server platforms.Role DescriptionWe are in search of a seasoned Senior Software Engineer specializing in Bluetooth to lead and enhance the Bluetooth transport layer integral to Ditto's distributed data platform. Your role will involve designing, developing, and optimizing software that facilitates reliable, low-latency peer-to-peer communication between devices, even offline. Your contributions will have a direct impact on millions of data sync operations occurring within our customers' distributed systems.In this position, you will address the challenges associated with Bluetooth connectivity—such as unstable connections, varying device behaviors, and interference—while developing resilient and elegant solutions that create an intuitive peer-to-peer syncing experience for users.Your Responsibilities Include:Developing and refining core connectivity featuresDesign and implement robust Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) solutions using C++/C/Kotlin for iOS and Android platforms. You will navigate complex connection states, manage central and peripheral roles, and ensure our Bluetooth stack achieves the low-latency and high-throughput performance expected of our distributed database.Enhancing our protocol capabilitiesIntroduce new Bluetooth profiles and features that expand...

Location: Remote – Tampa About Ditto Ditto builds technology for reliable data transmission at the edge. Our peer-to-peer synchronization engine keeps devices connected and data consistent, even without internet access. From stadiums and aircraft to remote military sites, Ditto supports real-time applications in challenging network conditions. With over $145 million raised, Ditto is trusted by organizations like Chick-fil-A, Delta Airlines, and the U.S. military. Our customers span aviation, retail, travel, hospitality, and defense. As a fast-growing, distributed startup, Ditto values diversity and inclusion to help solve complex connectivity problems worldwide. Role Overview: Senior Software Engineer – Networking Forward Deployed Engineer Forward Deployed Engineers (FDEs) at Ditto work directly with key users to solve complex, real-time networking challenges. This role focuses on integrating Ditto's software into operational environments, reducing time-to-value, and ensuring smooth deployments. FDEs act as a bridge between users and the core engineering team, sharing technical feedback and feature requests based on real-world experience. Success in this position requires adaptability, strong problem-solving skills, and comfort working in ambiguous or high-pressure situations. What You Will Do Design and manage tactical network infrastructure: Build, deploy, and oversee the network transport layer connecting Ditto’s software across SOCOM operational environments. Tasks include configuring routers, switches, and subnetting for multi-enclave networks. Optimize tactical radio network integration: Set up and troubleshoot data flows over tactical radio systems (such as AN/PRC-117G, AN/PRC-163, MPU5), ensuring reliable IP transport even with limited, intermittent, or low-bandwidth RF links. Engineer multi-bridging and cross-network routing: Develop configurations that move data across different network segments, tactical radios, local Wi-Fi, LTE, SATCOM, while tuning routing, QoS, and payload compression for bandwidth-constrained scenarios. Provide real-time problem resolution: Serve as the first technical support contact for users in the field.

About Ditto:Ditto is revolutionizing data connectivity at the edge, enabling developers to create robust, real-time applications that function seamlessly even in challenging network environments. Whether you're at a crowded stadium, on an airplane, or stationed at a remote military base, Ditto's peer-to-peer sync engine keeps devices interconnected and data consistent, even without internet access. With over $145 million in funding and trusted by industry leaders such as Chick-fil-A, Delta Airlines, and the U.S. military, Ditto is essential for critical operations in sectors including aviation, retail, travel, hospitality, and defense. As a rapidly expanding, globally distributed startup, we prioritize building a diverse and inclusive team to tackle the world's toughest connectivity challenges.In the role of Senior SDK Engineer within our SDK team, you will be responsible for enhancing the developer experience for our widely-adopted React Native SDK. This vital tool allows developers to integrate Ditto's real-time, offline-first synchronization capabilities into their mobile applications with ease. You will design and implement APIs that resonate with React Native developers while adeptly managing the intricate interface between JavaScript and native code.Your work on the React Native SDK will inherently involve cross-platform challenges, as issues often stem from native Android or iOS code rather than JavaScript. Therefore, we seek a candidate possessing strong Android development skills in addition to React Native proficiency. Comfort with Kotlin, the ability to interpret JNI stack traces, and debugging across the spectrum from TypeScript hooks to our Rust core will be crucial.Our React Native SDK serves as a bridge to native Android and iOS implementations, which connect to Ditto's Rust core via FFI layers. Your responsibilities will span the entire technology stack: designing user-friendly JavaScript APIs, developing native modules, and collaborating with platform SDK owners to ensure uniform functionality. When issues arise, you will trace them through the React Native bridge, delve into native code, and potentially address them at the Rust layer.From day one, you will take ownership of the entire development lifecycle: crafting intuitive public APIs, building reliable native bridges, writing extensive automated tests, and partnering with our Release team to deliver dependable updates. You'll engage directly with customers and support teams to troubleshoot integration challenges, enhance performance on limited-resource devices, and transform field feedback into product advancements.As part of a small, globally distributed team that values trust, transparent communication, and continuous growth, you will thrive in our async-first culture where your written design documents and code reviews carry significant weight alongside synchronous meetings. We look forward to your contribution in shaping the future of connectivity.

Join our innovative team at ditto as a Senior Software Engineer. This fully remote position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge projects while enjoying the flexibility of working from home. Collaborate with a talented group of engineers to design, develop, and enhance software solutions that address our clients' needs.

Join our dynamic team at ditto as a Site Reliability Engineer, where you'll play a pivotal role in enhancing our platform's performance and reliability. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the seamless operation of our services while implementing best practices in automation, monitoring, and incident response.

About Ditto:Ditto is revolutionizing data movement at the edge, with a mission to empower developers in creating resilient, real-time applications under any network conditions. Whether in a stadium, on an airplane, or at a remote military base, Ditto’s peer-to-peer synchronization engine guarantees that devices remain connected and data stays consistent, even without internet access. Backed by over $145 million in funding and trusted by leading organizations such as Chick-fil-A, Delta Airlines, and the U.S. military, Ditto facilitates mission-critical experiences across various sectors including aviation, retail, travel, hospitality, and defense. As a rapidly expanding, globally distributed startup, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive team that embodies a wide spectrum of perspectives needed to tackle the world's toughest connectivity challenges.We are on the lookout for a Platform Engineer to take charge of and architect Ditto's multi-cloud Kubernetes infrastructure. In this pivotal role, you will develop the platform that enables enterprise customer deployments across Azure, AWS, and GCP—from cluster provisioning to cross-cloud identity federation to secure access management. This role involves greenfield infrastructure work with a direct impact on business outcomes: enterprise customers are eagerly anticipating these capabilities, and the company’s product roadmap hinges on your contributions. You will define the methods for deployment and operation across cloud providers, addressing genuinely challenging distributed systems issues while creating infrastructure that is consistent and reliable, no matter where it operates.What You'll Be Responsible For:Leading the architecture and evolution of Ditto's managed Kubernetes platform across AKS, EKS, and GKE, ensuring operational excellence across cloud provider boundaries.Designing and implementing cross-cloud identity and authentication systems, incorporating OIDC delegation and identity federation patterns to facilitate secure service communication across AWS, Azure, and GCP.Creating secure access infrastructure that allows auditable cluster access for operations teams, including automated emergency access procedures and compliance controls.Architecting cloud account governance systems that encompass provisioning, resource management, policy enforcement, and multi-tenant isolation across providers.Designing ingress and traffic management strategies that replace legacy components with cloud-native solutions integrated into each provider's ecosystem.Developing infrastructure lifecycle tooling that provisions, configures, and migrates Kubernetes environments, including migration pathways from legacy self-managed clusters to managed solutions.

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Cloud Software Engineer to join our dynamic team at ditto. This remote position offers the opportunity to work on innovative cloud-based solutions that drive our business forward. As a Senior Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and deploying scalable applications in the cloud environment. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality software delivery.

Join our innovative team at ditto as a Senior Software Engineer specializing in Rust. In this fully remote role, you will engage in developing high-performance applications, contribute to system architecture, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional products.

About Ditto:Ditto is pioneering the future of data transmission at the edge. Our vision is to empower developers to craft resilient, real-time applications that function seamlessly under any network conditions. Whether you find yourself in a stadium, on an airplane, or at a remote military base, Ditto's advanced peer-to-peer synchronization engine ensures devices remain interconnected and data remains reliable, even without internet access. Backed by over $145 million in funding and trusted by major organizations such as Chick-fil-A, Delta Airlines, and the U.S. military, Ditto facilitates mission-critical experiences across various sectors including aviation, retail, travel, hospitality, and defense. As a rapidly growing global startup, we are devoted to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce that embodies the diverse perspectives essential for tackling the world’s most challenging connectivity issues.About the Position: The Query Engine team is responsible for developing the primary interface that enables our customers to interact with their data and the Ditto system through the Ditto Query Language (DQL). Our team extensively utilizes DQL across both the cloud database and on-device SDKs, collaborating closely with multiple teams to ensure smooth integrations. This specialist group is dedicated to helping customers maximize their Ditto experience while providing an intuitive, SQL-like interface.Your Responsibilities:Collaborate with product managers and fellow engineers to shape the future of our technology.Troubleshoot production challenges and devise solutions that align with Ditto's mission for a high-performance, self-healing, and reliable mesh network.Design and implement subsystems for data distribution collection and index statistics collection.Create a query cost-based optimizer informed by collected data distributions, and a fallback rule-based query optimizer for scenarios with insufficient data.Contribute to the implementation of various query engine features as required.Draft RFCs, document system architecture, and collaborate with other teams at Ditto.Estimate project timelines and communicate effectively with management and the wider team regarding project progress.Foster a positive team culture by exemplifying Ditto’s values of Trust, Communication, and Continual Improvement.

About Ditto Ditto builds technology for resilient, real-time data flow at the edge. The company’s peer-to-peer synchronization engine keeps devices connected and data consistent, even when internet access is unreliable or unavailable. Organizations like Chick-fil-A, Delta Airlines, and the U.S. military use Ditto to power mission-critical experiences in aviation, retail, travel, hospitality, and defense. With over $145 million in funding, Ditto is a fast-growing, globally distributed startup committed to building a diverse and inclusive team, essential for solving tough connectivity problems in challenging environments. Role Overview: Senior Software Engineer - Autonomy (Remote) This Senior Software Engineer role focuses on autonomy and field deployment. As a Forward Deployed Engineer, work directly with key users to integrate Ditto’s platform into operational environments, especially where robotics and real-time data are essential. The position calls for adaptable engineers who can quickly solve complex technical challenges and reduce the time it takes for customers to realize value from Ditto’s software. Expect to collaborate closely with both users and Ditto’s core product engineering team, relaying technical feedback and feature requests. The work often involves ambiguity, rapid troubleshooting, and direct involvement in field testing. Key Responsibilities Integrate with Robotic Platforms: Lead on-site software integration with unmanned ground, aerial, and maritime systems. Establish reliable data connections between Ditto’s synchronization layer and various robotic autonomy stacks. Develop on ROS2 and DDS Middleware: Design, build, and debug software nodes within ROS2 frameworks. Use DDS (Data Distribution Service) for real-time, publish-subscribe communication between robotic subsystems and Ditto’s platform. Implement MAVLink Integrations: Create and refine MAVLink-based communication channels for telemetry, command, and control of unmanned aerial systems. Ensure dependable data transfer between Ditto’s platform and autopilot firmware. Solve Problems in Real-Time: Act as the first line of technical support during field testing. Diagnose and resolve software, sensor, and communication issues on robotic platforms as they arise. Location Remote. Candidates in Atlanta, Austin, San Francisco, or Seattle are encouraged to apply.

About Ditto Ditto builds technology that keeps data moving reliably, even when networks are unreliable or unavailable. Developers use Ditto’s peer-to-peer synchronization engine to power real-time applications for places where connectivity is a challenge: stadiums, aircraft, and remote military bases. Trusted by organizations such as Chick-fil-A, Delta Airlines, and the U.S. military, Ditto supports mission-critical operations across aviation, retail, travel, hospitality, and defense. The company has raised over $145 million and continues to grow globally, with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. Role Overview: Senior Software Engineer – Public Sector This Senior Software Engineer (Forward Deployed Engineer) position focuses on supporting Ditto’s public sector users. The role centers on collaborating directly with key users, integrating Ditto’s technology into operational environments, and ensuring rapid, effective deployments. The engineer acts as a technical leader in the field, solving complex problems as they arise and serving as a bridge between users and Ditto’s core engineering team. Adaptability and comfort with ambiguity are essential, as is the ability to resolve issues quickly in high-stakes situations. What You Will Do ATAK Plugin Development: Lead the design, creation, and field deployment of custom ATAK (Android Team Awareness Kit) plugins. These plugins embed Ditto’s data synchronization into the primary situational awareness tools used by warfighters. Android-Native Integrations: Build and optimize Android applications and services for tactical end-user devices. Ensure these solutions work reliably in disconnected, intermittent, and low-bandwidth (DIL) conditions. Integration Architecture: Design the full integration between Ditto’s platform and the broader TAK ecosystem. Define data contracts, API boundaries, and synchronization patterns to enable smooth interoperability with third-party systems and services. Real-Time Issue Resolution: Serve as the first line of technical support, diagnosing and fixing application, integration, and data-flow issues as they happen in the field. Location Remote, with preference for candidates based in Atlanta, Austin, San Francisco, or Seattle.

Join the innovative team at ditto as a Senior Software Engineer specializing in Data Synchronization. In this fully remote role, you will be at the forefront of developing cutting-edge solutions that enhance data integrity and consistency across platforms. You will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to tackle complex problems and deliver high-quality software products.

Join our dynamic team at ditto as a Senior Software Engineer specializing in Android and Kotlin Multiplatform (KMP). You will play a crucial role in creating innovative applications that enhance user experiences and drive efficiency. As a key member of our team, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and maintain high-quality software solutions.

About Ditto Ditto builds technology for data mobility at the edge, helping developers create real-time applications that keep working even when networks are unreliable or disconnected. Our peer-to-peer sync engine keeps devices in sync and data accurate, whether in a stadium, on an airplane, or at a remote military site. With over $145 million in funding, Ditto is trusted by organizations like Chick-fil-A, Delta Airlines, and the U.S. military. Our technology supports critical operations in aviation, retail, travel, hospitality, and defense. As a growing startup with a global team, Ditto values diversity and inclusion to solve complex connectivity problems worldwide. Role Overview: Senior Software Engineer, Forward Deployed Engineering This role is remote and open to candidates in Atlanta, Austin, San Francisco, or Seattle. Forward Deployed Engineers (FDEs) at Ditto work directly with major customers to implement our technology in the field. FDEs help users solve complex, real-world problems by integrating Ditto’s software into their operational environments. This hands-on work accelerates how quickly customers see value from our products. FDEs also act as a bridge between users and Ditto’s product engineering team, sharing technical feedback and feature requests based on firsthand experience. The role suits engineers who enjoy tackling tough problems, adapting quickly, and staying calm under pressure. What You Will Do Integrate with Military Avionics Data Buses: Lead on-site integration of Ditto’s solutions with airborne and ground platforms by building data ingestion and translation layers for MIL-STD-1553 and ARINC 429 avionics buses. Implement Tactical Datalink Interfaces: Design and deploy software interfaces to interpret, convert, and manage messages from tactical datalinks, including Link 16 and Situational Awareness Data Link (SADL), supporting reliable machine-to-machine communication in demanding settings. Enable Cursor-on-Target (CoT) Data Flows: Build and maintain CoT event pipelines that move platform sensor data into the C5ISR ecosystem, ensuring timely and relevant data delivery. Real-Time Problem Solving: Serve as the main technical support in the field, quickly diagnosing and resolving software, protocol, and integration issues as they arise.

As a Customer Success Manager at ditto, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring our clients achieve their desired outcomes while using our products. Your primary focus will be to foster strong relationships, provide exceptional support, and drive customer engagement. You will work closely with our clients to understand their needs and help them navigate our services effectively.Your responsibilities will include onboarding new clients, conducting regular check-ins, and providing insights on product usage to help customers maximize their benefits. We are looking for a proactive individual who is passionate about customer satisfaction and thrives in a fast-paced, remote environment.

About Ditto Ditto builds technology that keeps data moving reliably at the edge, even when networks are unreliable or disconnected. Developers use Ditto’s peer-to-peer synchronization engine to power real-time applications in places like stadiums, airplanes, and remote military bases. The platform ensures continuous connectivity and data integrity without needing an internet connection. With over $145 million in funding, Ditto supports organizations such as Chick-fil-A, Delta Airlines, and the U.S. military. The company’s software is used in aviation, retail, travel, hospitality, and defense for mission-critical operations. Ditto is a growing startup that values diversity and inclusion, bringing together many perspectives to solve tough connectivity challenges. Role Overview: Senior Software Engineer, Platform FDE This Senior Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) position sits at the intersection of engineering and customer success. FDEs work directly with key users, helping them integrate Ditto’s software into their operational environments and accelerating the time-to-value for their teams. In this role, expect to observe how Ditto’s technology performs in the field, relay technical feedback and feature needs to the core product team, and address complex problems as they arise. The work often involves ambiguity and high-pressure situations, so adaptability and creative problem-solving are essential. Key Responsibilities Implement the Core Aggregation Node: Lead the architecture, deployment, and configuration of Ditto’s central data hub within SOCOM’s secure, distributed cloud infrastructure. Architect and Manage GovCloud Infrastructure: Set up, secure, and maintain production workloads on AWS GovCloud at high impact levels, meeting strict security and accreditation requirements. Deploy and Maintain Container Orchestration: Manage the lifecycle of Kubernetes clusters (including RKE2/K3s) in both cloud and on-premise settings. Responsibilities include upgrades, scaling, monitoring, and incident response. Engineer Secure Cross-Domain Data Flows: Design and troubleshoot data synchronization pipelines that use Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) and data diodes, ensuring secure, policy-compliant, unidirectional data transfer between classification levels.

Role overview ditto is seeking a Senior Platform Engineer, Operator for a fully remote role. This position is open to candidates located in Atlanta, Austin, San Francisco, or Seattle. The focus is on designing, building, and maintaining systems that keep company operations running smoothly and efficiently at scale. What you will do Design and implement systems that improve platform scalability, performance, and reliability. Maintain and enhance the existing infrastructure to support ongoing business operations. Work closely with cross-functional teams to address technical challenges and streamline processes. Use technical expertise and leadership to drive key platform initiatives. Requirements Extensive experience in platform engineering. Strong problem-solving abilities and a collaborative mindset. Proven ability to contribute technical insights and lead engineering projects. Location This is a remote position. Candidates must be based in Atlanta, Austin, San Francisco, or Seattle.

About Ditto:Ditto is at the forefront of transforming edge data movement. Our mission is to empower developers to create resilient, real-time applications that thrive under varying network conditions. Whether you're in the midst of a bustling stadium, cruising at 30,000 feet, or stationed at a remote military base, Ditto's peer-to-peer synchronization engine guarantees device connectivity and data consistency, even without internet access. Backed by over $145 million in funding and trusted by industry leaders such as Chick-fil-A, Delta Airlines, and the U.S. military, Ditto is the backbone of critical operations across aviation, retail, travel, hospitality, and defense sectors. As a rapidly expanding global startup, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive team that embodies a wide array of perspectives essential for tackling the world's toughest connectivity challenges.Role OverviewJoin us in shaping the future of edge data synchronization as a Senior Replication Engineer at Ditto! We are looking for a talented individual to collaborate closely with our core team, enhancing our database replication systems. Design robust data synchronization protocols that perform excellently in challenging environments, contributing to Ditto's vision of a high-performance, self-healing, and reliable mesh network.You will be part of a remote team, manage your own schedule, and engage with captivating challenges. Ditto is an equal opportunity employer that embraces individuals from diverse cultures and backgrounds. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a work environment that is rewarding and inclusive for all our employees.Your Responsibilities...Collaborate with product managers and engineers to design innovative technological solutions.Diagnose production issues and devise strategies for future improvements to achieve a high-performance, self-healing mesh.Continuously optimize systems for efficient bandwidth usage and dependable data transfers between peers.Employ both established and cutting-edge techniques to develop resilient data synchronization technologies, including:Checksumming, content-defined chunking, Merkle trees, erasure codes, and data deduplication with content-addressable storage.Modern probabilistic data structures such as bloom filters and cuckoo filters.Highly concurrent asynchronous programming in Rust.Content addressing and retrieval in a dynamic mesh environment without central coordination.

About the RoleAt Ditto, we are pioneering the future of social networking through agentic AI. Our vision is to create a platform where AI agents not only assist users but autonomously manage interactions, understand user preferences, make informed decisions, and consistently improve the way people connect in real life.This is not your conventional full-stack position. We seek innovative engineers eager to develop systems where AI acts as the execution layer while humans devise, direct, and oversee these systems.As a Senior Full-Stack Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in realizing Ditto’s autonomous matchmaking and engagement engine. You will develop both user-facing features powered by AI agents and internal tools that facilitate interaction between humans and AI, enabling observation, debugging, and enhancement of agent functionalities. Collaboration with product, research, and infrastructure teams will be essential in shaping the backbone of Ditto’s agentic platform.In This Role, You WillDevelop agent-driven product flows for matching, chatting, scheduling, and re-engagement.Lead customer-facing social experiences powered by autonomous AI systems.Design and implement AI-orchestrated workflows that enhance operational efficiency.Create internal tools for both humans and AI to:Inspect system states.Debug agent behaviors.Evaluate outcomes.Guide system direction.Establish feedback loops connecting:User behaviors.Agent decisions.Real-world outcomes (matches, responses, dates, retention).Optimize the system for reliability, speed, and scalability.How You Will WorkYour role will involve acting as a manager of AI agents. Your primary responsibilities will include:Defining agent functionalities.Providing contextual guidance for agents.Designing the tools they utilize.Validating agent outputs.Establishing the infrastructure that enables agents to learn from experiences.Your focus will be on transforming human workflows into autonomous systems that yield measurable outcomes.