Embedded Software Engineer
SpaceX
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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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Sr. Embedded Software Engineer (Starlink) joins the Starlink team to develop software running on custom hardware deployed to millions of devices worldwide. The role involves designing and implementing highly available, fault-tolerant consumer devices and gateways that operate for long periods with minimal maintenance. Responsibilities include participating in architecture reviews, developing prototypes to prove design concepts, and creating tools for rapid code deployment and data analysis within a continuous integration system. You will write Linux based software for common processors and microcontrollers like ARM and RISC V, while building telemetry systems and robust defenses against adversarial attacks. Required skills include proficiency in C, C++, Golang, Python, or Rust, along with experience in embedded or low-level systems development. The work focuses on the technical challenges of satellite internet infrastructure, including phased array and modem silicon.
What does a Embedded Software Engineer earn?
Median $151500 from 65 postings across 16 companies.
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