Software Engineer (Starlink Mobile)

Summary

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. The Starlink Mobile program is responsible for providing ubiquitous connectivity and seamless access to text, voice, and data for LTE phones and devices, and the software engineer will manage the complete lifecycle of the software created for this purpose.

Responsibilities

• Develop highly reliable, real-time software that plans and executes network topology for our satellite-based global network to connect mobile phones and maximize user experience
• Participate in and lead architecture, design, and code reviews
• 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
• Develop prototypes and manage experiments to prove out key design concepts

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
• Development experience in Python, C, or C++
• Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed
• Knowledgeable in real-time rendering, game engine development, physics simulation, or other real-time, resource-constrained, high-performance computing
• Knowledgeable in network topology, numerical optimization techniques, graph theoretic approaches, or convex optimization
• Developed, debugged, and deployed software that has been used in real world applications/projects
• Creative approach to problem solving, exceptional analytical skills, and engineering fundamentals
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Experience with distributed systems and internet services
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements

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
• Development experience in Python, C, or C++
• Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed

Nice to Haves

• Knowledgeable in real-time rendering, game engine development, physics simulation, or other real-time, resource-constrained, high-performance computing
• Knowledgeable in network topology, numerical optimization techniques, graph theoretic approaches, or convex optimization
• Developed, debugged, and deployed software that has been used in real world applications/projects
• Creative approach to problem solving, exceptional analytical skills, and engineering fundamentals
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Experience with distributed systems and internet services
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements

Benefits

• Long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards
• Potential discretionary bonuses
• The 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
• Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law