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SpaceX · 5 hours ago

Wi-Fi Software Engineer (Starlink)

SpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars, including the deployment of Starlink, the world's most advanced broadband internet system. As a Wi-Fi Software Engineer, you will be responsible for driving the Wi-Fi software and product roadmap, optimizing system performance, and collaborating with engineers to enhance the customer experience.

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Responsibilities

Driving the Wi-Fi software and product roadmap
Debug and optimize kernel-level system performance
Collaborate with our RF and EE engineers to improving our testing procedures for both software and hardware
Mentor software engineers and building a great work culture
Improve our Wi-Fi mesh performance
Invent new tools that enable more frequent and reliable software deployment, test execution, and data analysis as part of a continuous integration and release system

Qualification

CC++ developmentIEEE 802.11 standardEmbedded softwareNetworking protocolsContinuous integrationNetworking kernel modulesWork dynamicallyTesting Wi-Fi performanceDHCPPythonGolangSolid communication skillsLeadership skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or STEM discipline and 1+ years of professional experience in software development; or 3+ years of professional experience in software development in lieu of degree
1+ years development experience in C or C++
Experience with the IEEE 802.11 wireless standard and with networking protocols (UDP, TCP/IP, etc.)
Experience working on embedded software for networking equipment
Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State

Preferred

Strong fundamental knowledge of networks, embedded systems, math, and physics
Solid communication and leadership skills
Experience testing Wi-Fi for performance or stability
Deep understanding of testing, continuous integration, build, deployment & continuous monitoring
Knowledge of DHCP, IPv4, IPv6, Linux bridge, network stack internals
Experience with networking kernel modules and drivers
Experience driving cross-team projects
Experience with security issues associated with distributed systems and internet services
Experience with Golang and Python
Experience with hostAP
Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements

Company

SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$11.78B
Key Investors
Korea Investment PartnersIntesa SanpaoloAndreessen Horowitz
2025-12-12Secondary Market
2025-09-10Secondary Market
2025-08-13Secondary Market· $10M

Leadership Team

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Bret Johnsen
CFO
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Charles Kuehmann
VP Materials Engineering
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