SpaceX · 1 week ago
New Graduate Engineer, Software - '26/'27 (Starlink)
SpaceX is developing Starlink, a global broadband internet system powered by a large satellite constellation, ground infrastructure, and software platforms. The New Graduate Engineer will develop, test, and support reliable real-time software across networking, embedded systems, infrastructure, web platforms, and satellite operations, while collaborating on architecture, design, and product development.
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Growth OpportunitiesNo H1B
Responsibilities
Develop highly reliable, real-time software
Participate in and lead architecture, design, and code reviews
Develop prototypes and manage experiments to prove out key design concepts
Collaborate with other engineers, from other engineering disciplines, to plan and organize the development of our products
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or other STEM discipline
Professional development experience in C, C++, Python, C# or another object oriented language (internship experience is applicable)
Graduating in the class of 2026 or 2027
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 professional/project experience writing software in a production environment
Developed, debugged and deployed software that has been used in real world applications/projects
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
Eligible for long-term incentives in the form of company stock 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
401(k) retirement plan
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
Various other discounts and perks
3 weeks of paid vacation
10 or more paid holidays per year
Employees in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law
Company shuttles for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday
Company
SpaceX
Designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$37.46BKey Investors
Intesa SanpaoloAndreessen HorowitzMirae Asset Venture Investment
2026-06-23Post Ipo Debt· $25B
2026-06-12IPO
2026-04-30Secondary Market
Leadership Team
Elon Musk
Chief Executive Officer
Bret Johnsen
CFO
Recent News
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