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Ready

NTIA-compliant broadband mapping service

Product Solutions Engineer

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
$130k - $160k+ Equity
Mid
Bachelor's
Remote in USA+1 moreMore locations: San Francisco, CA, USA
RemoteMajority remote; frequent travel required, with office commuting as needed and optional retreats 1–2 times per year.
Solution EngineeringImplementation & Technical Account Management

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree with an emphasis on computer science, engineering, or a similar technical field.
  • Two to three years of experience working in an engineering role.
  • Strong understanding of Agile development methodologies and experience working in cross-functional teams.
  • Ability to write clean, maintainable, and efficient code in at least one relevant programming language, such as React or Python.
  • Demonstrated understanding of user experience principles and practices.
  • A strong analytical and data-driven approach to problem-solving.
  • A basic understanding of web technologies such as HTML5, CSS3, and web APIs.
  • Proficiency in AI model monitoring, data validation, and automation tooling.
  • Experience with AWS Bedrock, Python (including SQL knowledge), CI/CD (Docker and AWS), and LangChain or Pydantic-AI.
  • Knowledge of large language model evaluation, retrieval-augmented generation architectures, large language model Model Context Protocol servers, and large language model prompt engineering and function calls.
  • Experience in customer-facing roles.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities independently, including in fast-paced or ambiguous environments.
Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with product managers and engineers to define and prioritize product requirements, ensuring technical feasibility and alignment with user needs.
  • Capture, document, and communicate client requirements with the core team in the agreed-upon format to convey priority.
  • Identify and manage risks and dependencies across cross-functional teams, advocate for solutions, and drive efficient execution.
  • Develop, use, and perform test strategies to ensure the quality and performance of implemented features.
  • Document technical specifications and maintain clear communication with stakeholders throughout the development process.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of development processes and tools.
  • Suggest product enhancement opportunities based on emerging technologies and industry trends.
  • Provide technical support and troubleshooting.
  • Train and educate clients on Ready software tools.
  • Work with engineering, product, and operations teams to optimize AI utilization, identify risks and blockers, and improve workflows.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with MLflow and Airflow.

About the company

Ready.net helps broadband directors and internet service providers collect, analyze, and manage NTIA-compliant data through a centralized broadband mapping platform. The platform streamlines data collection and analysis and by default produces NTIA-standard evidence; it includes a Broadband Performance Test & Survey that bundles four tests into one for market insights and is fully brandable. It emphasizes automated data workflows and strong security to protect information and reduce operational risk. The goal is to help policymakers, state directors, and providers meet regulatory requirements, optimize operations, and gain actionable market insights.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$14.6M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2020

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What believers are saying

  • West Virginia’s February 2024 portal and Illinois’s 2026 office page show live deployments.
  • Ready.net’s June 2025 financing added runway and signals investor support.
  • The February 2026 pricing page expanded into progress reporting, reimbursements, and compliance.

What critics are saying

  • BEAD portal software is becoming commoditized as states like Connecticut and Virginia launch portals.
  • Ready.net still depends heavily on federal BEAD timelines; delays compress revenue recognition.
  • If BEAD procurement shifts to incumbent GIS vendors, Ready.net’s niche could collapse quickly.

What makes Ready unique

  • Ready.net powers BEAD challenge portals, with West Virginia helpdesk branded ready.net.
  • Ready.net’s platform standardizes NTIA-compliant evidence, mapping, and rebuttal workflows for state broadband offices.
  • Ready.net now offers post-award BEAD execution tools, not just mapping and intake.

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Benefits

  • Competitive salary + meaningful equity upside
  • Competitive benefits for employees & dependents
  • Opportunities to learn and grow
  • Work from anywhere
  • Company retreats

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

-4%

1 year growth

-5%

2 year growth

-4%
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