Software Engineer (Starlink)

SpaceX

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Work type
On-site
Location
Redmond, WA
Salary
$125,000–$145,000 / yr
Posted
today

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Below market

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This role pays less than 68% of similar roles. Most pay $135,000–$200,750 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $135k versus about $168k for comparable roles.

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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.

SpaceX currently has 604 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Software Engineer (Starlink)

Join the Starlink Enterprise Product team as a Software Engineer and contribute to advancing global connectivity through innovative network solutions. You will develop highly reliable real-time software for network switches, servers, ground antennas, and satellites, optimizing performance for demanding applications across various sectors like aviation, healthcare, and remote communities. Your responsibilities include designing, implementing, testing, and supporting software throughout its lifecycle while creating tools for monitoring and troubleshooting. Utilize C or C++ in a production environment to innovate next-generation networking technologies that manage data through an ever-changing satellite network. Essential skills include experience with networking protocols, embedded device programming, and network optimization.

What you'll do

  • Develop real-time software for network switches, servers, and ground antennas to optimize performance.
  • Design, implement, test, and support software throughout its lifecycle to ensure reliability and efficiency.
  • Create tools for testing, monitoring performance, and troubleshooting systems dependent on developed software.
  • Build prototypes and manage experiments to validate key design concepts in networking technologies.
  • Innovate next-generation networking solutions to route data through dynamic satellite networks.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, math, or a related field.
  • Experience with networking protocols and operating systems.
  • Proficiency in C or C++ for production environments.
  • Track record of developing, testing, and deploying software for real-world applications.
  • Hands-on experience writing software on embedded devices.
  • Proven ability to work effectively in dynamic, high-pressure environments.

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