Software Engineer (Starlink)

Summary

SpaceX is a company dedicated to developing technologies for human exploration of space. They are seeking a Software Engineer for the Starlink Enterprise Product team to define, build, and deploy product features that enhance global connectivity across various sectors. The role involves developing reliable real-time software for network performance and managing the software lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Develop highly reliable real-time software running on network switches, servers, ground antennas, and satellites to optimize network performance to support the most demanding applications and environments
• Own the impact of the software you create over its complete lifecycle including architecture design, implementation, testing, and support. Incorporate learnings from real-world deployments to drive continual improvement
• Develop tools where needed to support testing, performance monitoring and troubleshooting of the systems that depend on your software
• Build prototypes and manage experiments to prove out key design concepts
• Innovate next-generation networking technologies to direct data through an ever-changing network of satellites, ground stations, and users

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or science discipline
• Experience with networking protocols (UDP, TCP/IP, etc.) and operating systems
• Experience writing software on embedded devices
• Experience writing C or C++ in a production environment
• Experience owning development, testing, and deployment of software for real-world applications
• Experience developing software for network optimization, traffic shaping, or bandwidth management
• Proven ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements
• Experience with security issues associated with distributed systems and internet services
• Deep understanding of service provider networks including but not limited to: Connectivity (Ethernet, IPv4, IPv6 and MPLS), Routing (BGP, OSPF, IS-IS), Internet services (subscriber provisioning, BRAS, DNS, DHCP, NTP), Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or science discipline
• Experience with networking protocols (UDP, TCP/IP, etc.) and operating systems

Nice to Haves

• Experience writing software on embedded devices
• Experience writing C or C++ in a production environment
• Experience owning development, testing, and deployment of software for real-world applications
• Experience developing software for network optimization, traffic shaping, or bandwidth management
• Proven ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements
• Experience with security issues associated with distributed systems and internet services
• Deep understanding of service provider networks including but not limited to: Connectivity (Ethernet, IPv4, IPv6 and MPLS), Routing (BGP, OSPF, IS-IS), Internet services (subscriber provisioning, BRAS, DNS, DHCP, NTP), Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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
• Employees in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law
• Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday