Software Engineer, C++ (Starlink)

Summary

SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to enable human life on Mars and is seeking a Software Engineer for the Starlink program. The role involves developing reliable real-time software for satellite communication systems and ensuring the best possible internet experience for customers.

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
• 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

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
• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
• 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
• 10 or more paid holidays per year
• Paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law