Software Engineer, C++ (Starlink)

Summary

SpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars and is seeking a Software Engineer for their Starlink program. The role involves developing reliable, real-time software for a global satellite network to enhance internet access for underserved communities.

Responsibilities

• Develop highly reliable, real-time software designed to run on the gateways, satellites, user terminals, and switches that make up our low latency, high capacity satellite-based global network
• Participate in and lead architecture, design, and code reviews
• Develop prototypes and manage experiments to prove out key design concepts
• Develop tools for software development and deployment, data analysis and visualization, and test execution across multiple environments, including virtualized hardware environments, real hardware-in-the-loop simulations, and on-orbit testing
• Deploy reliable software, test execution, and data analysis as part of a continuous integration and release system

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or science discipline; OR 2+ years of professional experience in software development in lieu of a degree (internship experience is applicable)
• Development experience in C, C++, or assembly
• Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed
• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State
• Strong professional experience writing C, C++ or assembly in a production environment
• Developed, debugged and deployed software that has been used in real world applications/projects
• Knowledgeable in real-time rendering, game engine development, physics simulation, or other real-time, resource-constrained, high-performance computing
• Creative approach to problem solving, exceptional analytical skills and engineering fundamentals
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements
• Experience with networking protocols (UDP, TCP/IP, etc) and distributed systems
• Experience in security issues associated with distributed systems and internet services

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or science discipline; OR 2+ years of professional experience in software development in lieu of a degree (internship experience is applicable)
• Development experience in C, C++, or assembly
• Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed
• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State

Nice to Haves

• Strong professional experience writing C, C++ or assembly in a production environment
• Developed, debugged and deployed software that has been used in real world applications/projects
• Knowledgeable in real-time rendering, game engine development, physics simulation, or other real-time, resource-constrained, high-performance computing
• Creative approach to problem solving, exceptional analytical skills and engineering fundamentals
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements
• Experience with networking protocols (UDP, TCP/IP, etc) and distributed systems
• Experience in security issues associated with distributed systems and internet services

Benefits

• Long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
• Potential discretionary bonuses
• Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
• Access to a 401(k)-retirement plan
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Various other discounts and perks
• 3 weeks of paid vacation
• Eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year
• Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year
• Company shuttles are offered to employees for round trip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday