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About SpaceX
SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft with the mission of enabling humans to become a multi-planetary species. It operates the Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and Starship launch vehicles, as well as the Starlink satellite internet constellation.
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604 open roles
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Listed pay typically runs
$130,000–$155,000
across 440 roles with salary data.
As a Principal Wi-Fi Software Engineer at Starlink, you will join the global consumer product team to drive the Wi-Fi software roadmap and enhance customer experience for millions of users worldwide. Your responsibilities include debugging and optimizing kernel-level system performance, collaborating with RF and EE engineers on testing procedures, mentoring junior engineers, and improving Wi-Fi mesh network performance. You will work extensively with C/C++, Golang, Python, and hostAP while leveraging your expertise in IEEE 802.11 standards, networking protocols, and embedded systems. This role requires strong communication skills and the ability to lead cross-team projects, ensuring Starlink’s satellite internet service remains reliable and efficient on a global scale.
C
C++
Wi-Fi
LTE
5G
satellite broadband
RF systems
signal processing algorithms
FFT
channel estimation
digital signal processing
phase-locked loops
mixers
data converters
RF spectrum analyzer
network analyzer
signal generator
oscilloscope
C
C++
Wi-Fi
LTE
5G
satellite broadband
RF systems
signal processing algorithms
FFT
channel estimation
pilot tracking
digital pre-distortion
doppler compensation
RF spectrum analyzer
network analyzer
signal generator
oscilloscope