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SpaceX · 10 hours ago

Software Engineer, Starlink Network

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 and is seeking a Software Engineer for the Starlink program. The role involves solving challenges to improve satellite internet services and requires engineers to manage the complete software lifecycle, ensuring a meaningful impact on global internet access.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop highly reliable, real-time software designed to run on the gateways, satellites, user terminals, and switches that make up our low latency, high capacity satellite-based global network

Participate in and lead architecture, design, and code reviews

Develop prototypes and manage experiments to prove out key design concepts

Develop tools for software development and deployment, data analysis and visualization, and test execution across multiple environments, including virtualized hardware environments, real hardware-in-the-loop simulations, and on-orbit testing

Deploy reliable software, test execution, and data analysis as part of a continuous integration and release system

Qualification

C programmingC++ programmingAssembly programmingReal-time systemsNetworking protocolsDistributed systemsAnalytical skillsProblem solvingCommunication skills

Required

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

Development experience in C, C++, or assembly

Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed

Preferred

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

Developed, debugged and deployed software that has been used in real world applications/projects

Knowledgeable in real-time rendering, game engine development, physics simulation, or other real-time, resource-constrained, high-performance computing

Creative approach to problem solving, exceptional analytical skills and engineering fundamentals

Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

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

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

Experience in security issues associated with distributed systems and internet services