SpaceX · 6 hours ago
Software Engineer, Starlink Network
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.
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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
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
Benefits
Long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
Potential discretionary bonuses
Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
Access to a 401(k)-retirement plan
Short and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
3 weeks of paid vacation
10 or more paid holidays per year
5 days of sick leave per year
Company shuttles are offered to employees for round trip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday
Company
SpaceX
SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft.
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