Principal Wi-Fi Software Engineer

SpaceX

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Work type: On-site
Location: Palo Alto, CA
Salary: $210,000–$300,000 / yr
Posted: 108 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live 2 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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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As a Principal Wi-Fi Software Engineer (Starlink), you will join the team responsible for the global consumer product line of the Starlink broadband internet system. You will drive the Wi-Fi software roadmap, debug and optimize kernel-level system performance, improve Wi-Fi mesh performance, and mentor other engineers while fostering a positive work culture. Your daily work involves collaborating with RF and EE engineers to improve testing procedures for hardware and software, as well as inventing new tools for continuous integration, deployment, and data analysis. The role requires expertise in C, C++, Golang, and Python, along with deep knowledge of the IEEE 802.11 standard, networking protocols like UDP and TCP/IP, Linux bridge, and network stack internals. You will solve complex problems involving embedded software for networking equipment and Wi-Fi chipsets to enhance the end-to-end customer experience.

Skills

C C++ IEEE 802.11 TCP/IP UDP Embedded Systems Python Golang hostAP DHCP IPv4 IPv6 Linux Bridge Network Stack Wi-Fi Mesh

What you'll do

Drive the Wi-Fi software roadmap for global Starlink products.
Debug and optimize kernel-level system performance.
Improve Wi-Fi mesh performance for consumer products.
Develop new tools for automated deployment, testing, and data analysis.
Collaborate with RF and EE engineers to improve hardware and software testing procedures.
Mentor junior software engineers and contribute to the team's work culture.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or STEM discipline and 10+ years of professional experience in software development.
12+ years of professional experience in software development in lieu of a degree.
At least 8 years of development experience in C or C++.
Experience with the IEEE 802.11 wireless standard and networking protocols like UDP and TCP/IP.
Experience developing embedded software for networking equipment.
Knowledge of network kernel modules, drivers, DHCP, IPv4, IPv6, Linux bridge, and network stack internals.
Proficiency in Golang and Python.
Must be a U.S. citizen, national, lawful permanent resident, or eligible for required export control authorizations.