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$135k
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$164k
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Based on 238 similar postings.
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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.
Join Starlink’s ground network infrastructure team as a Software Engineer and contribute to building a highly reliable and available software system for their low-latency, high-capacity satellite-based global Internet service. You will design and implement fault-tolerant networks that operate with minimal maintenance at scale, ensuring robust network automation and seamless operations. The role requires expertise in C/C++ for high-performance systems, experience with distributed systems and large-scale consumer Internet services, and a deep understanding of networking protocols including BGP, ISIS, Segment Routing, and TCP/IP. Additionally, proficiency in Linux systems engineering and administration is essential, along with knowledge of modern networking protocols and their applications. This position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology at an ambitious scale, addressing complex business challenges in satellite communications.
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