Job Title: Head of Software Development & Platform Architecture

Company Name: Signalmash

Job Details: RemoteFull,Time

Job Url: https://hiring.cafe/viewjob/lzhw8noukwzlih0w

Job Description: Posted 4mo agoHead of Software Development & Platform Architecture@ SignalmashView All JobsWebsiteUnited StatesRemoteFull TimeResponsibilities:Own architecture, Lead teams, Define standardsRequirements Summary:7+ years backend/platform engineering; telecom/RTC tech; open-source telecom stacks; leadership of outsourced/internal teams; AI integrations; strong English communication; US morning overlap; travel readiness.Technical Tools Mentioned:Kamailio, OpenSIPS, FreeSWITCH, Asterisk, Kannel, Jasmin, Janus, Go, Python, Java, Node.js
This is a remote position.Signalmash is building modern communications infrastructure for voice, messaging, WebRTC, and AI-powered workflows. We blend open-source telecom technologies, distributed systems, and applied AI to deliver reliable, developer-friendly APIs backed by real human support.We are hiring a senior technical leader to own our platform architecture and guide both internal and outsourced engineering teams. This is a high-impact role shaping the future of our telecom + AI platform.Key ResponsibilitiesPlatform Architecture
   
    Own and evolve the Signalmash real-time communications platform
    Lead architecture across SIP, RTP, WebRTC, messaging gateways, routing engines, and distributed backend systems
    Integrate and optimize open-source telecom components such as Kamailio, OpenSIPS, FreeSWITCH, Asterisk, Kannel, Jasmin, Janus, etc.
    Improve scalability, latency, observability, and fault tolerance
    Drive internal tools for monitoring, diagnostics, routing intelligence, and security
   Engineering Leadership
   
    Lead outsourced engineering partners and build a high-performing internal team
    Define engineering standards, architecture guidelines, and delivery processes
    Write technical specs, review designs, and mentor engineers
    Drive clarity, accountability, and engineering excellence
   AI Integration
   
    Architect AI-powered telecom workflows
    Build intelligent routing, fraud detection, diagnostics, automation, and developer tooling
    Implement LLM-based systems, RAG pipelines, vector search, and agent-based orchestration
    Optimize AI for performance, reliability, and cost efficiency
    Integrate modern AI coding/automation tools into engineering processes
   
   
    
   Requirements
   
    7+ years in backend, systems, or platform engineering (or equivalent expertise)
    Strong knowledge of telecom/RTC technologies: SIP, RTP, codecs, signaling, media servers, WebRTC, messaging gateways
    Hands-on experience with open-source telecom stacks (Kamailio, OpenSIPS, FreeSWITCH, Asterisk, Kannel, Jasmin, Janus)
    Strong backend engineering experience in Go, Python, Java, Node.js, or similar
    Experience building large-scale, distributed, fault-tolerant systems
    Proven leadership experience managing outsourced + internal teams
    Practical experience with AI/LLM integrations (RAG, vector DBs, agents, orchestration frameworks)
    Excellent English communication (spoken & written)
    Availability for US-morning overlap & occasional travel
   Nice to Have
   
    CPaaS experience
    Multi-region / multi-cloud architecture
    Telecom analytics, routing optimization, or fraud detection
    Experience scaling engineering orgs
    Building internal engineering automation tools
   
   
    
   Benefits
   
    Fully remote role with flexible work arrangements
    Opportunity to build a next-generation telecom+AI platform
    Work alongside global engineering and executive leadership
    Ownership over architecture direction and technical strategy
    Competitive compensation and growth opportunities
    Occasional international travel for team and customer meetings