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SpaceX · 3 months ago

Software Engineer (Network Performance)

Redmond, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$122K/yr - $145K/yr

2+ years exp

SpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. As a Software Engineer on the Starlink Community Gateway team, you will define, build, and deploy key product features to optimize network performance and advance global connectivity.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop highly reliable real-time software running on network switches, servers, ground antennas, and satellites to optimize network performance for the most demanding high-throughput applications

Own the impact of the software you create over its complete lifecycle including architecture design, implementation, testing, and support. Incorporate learnings from real-world deployments to drive continual improvement

Develop tools where needed to support testing, performance monitoring and troubleshooting of the systems that depend on your software

Build prototypes and manage experiments to prove out key design concepts

Innovate next-generation networking technologies to direct data through an ever-changing network of satellites, ground stations, and users

Qualification

CC++Networking protocolsDistributed systemsNetwork optimizationTraffic shapingBandwidth managementService provider networksDynamic environment adaptabilityReal-world application developmentSecurity issues awareness

Required

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or a STEM discipline; OR 2+ years of professional experience in software development in lieu of a degree (internship experience is applicable)

Experience with networking protocols (UDP, TCP/IP, etc.) and distributed systems

Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed

Preferred

Strong professional experience writing C or C++ in a production environment

Experience owning development, testing, and deployment of software for real-world applications

Experience developing software for network optimization, traffic shaping, or bandwidth management

Proven ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements

Experience with security issues associated with distributed systems and internet services

Deep understanding of service provider networks including but not limited to: Connectivity (Ethernet, IPv4, IPv6 and MPLS), Routing (BGP, OSPF, IS-IS), Internet services (subscriber provisioning, BRAS, DNS, DHCP, NTP)