Sr. Wi-Fi Software Engineer (Starlink)

SpaceX

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Work type: On-site
Location: Bastrop, TX
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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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TL;DR · Sr. Wi-Fi Software Engineer (Starlink)

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As a Senior Wi-Fi Software Engineer at Starlink, you will join a dynamic team focused on enhancing customer experience through cutting-edge technology. Your primary responsibilities include driving the Wi-Fi software and product roadmap, optimizing kernel-level system performance, collaborating with RF and EE engineers to refine testing procedures, mentoring junior engineers, and improving mesh network performance. You will work extensively with C/C++, Golang, Python, and hostAP while leveraging your expertise in IEEE 802.11 standards and networking protocols like UDP and TCP/IP. This role involves embedded software development for networking equipment and requires a strong background in networks, embedded systems, math, and physics, as well as solid leadership and communication skills to drive cross-team projects at scale.

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C C++ IEEE 802.11 UDP TCP/IP Linux Golang Python hostAP DHCP IPv4 IPv6 Linux bridge network stack networking kernel modules drivers Mentoring Cross-team projects

What you'll do

Drive the Wi-Fi software and product roadmap.
Debug and optimize kernel-level system performance.
Improve Wi-Fi mesh network performance.
Mentor junior engineers and foster a positive work culture.
Collaborate on testing procedures with RF and EE teams.

What we're looking for

Bachelor’s degree in STEM and 5+ years of professional software development experience.
Expertise in C/C++ programming with a focus on embedded systems for networking equipment.
Proficient in IEEE 802.11 wireless standards and TCP/IP networking protocols.
Strong knowledge of Linux network stack internals, DHCP, IPv4/IPv6, and kernel modules/drivers.
Experience testing Wi-Fi performance and stability, driving cross-team projects.
Solid communication skills and leadership abilities to mentor engineers and build culture.

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