SpaceX is hiring a Software Engineer for the Starlink program. You will solve complex challenges to improve satellite hardware utilization and provide customers with the best possible internet experience. You will own the complete lifecycle of your software, from development through testing and support, creating solutions with a meaningful and measurable impact on the world.

What You'll Do

Develop highly reliable, real-time software designed to run on the gateways, satellites, user terminals, and switches that make up our global satellite 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.
Deploy reliable software, test execution, and data analysis as part of a continuous integration and release system.

What We're Looking For

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, math, or a science discipline; OR 2+ years of professional experience in software development in lieu of a degree.
Development experience in C, C++, or assembly.

Nice to Have

Strong professional experience writing C, C++ or assembly in a production environment.
Experience developing, debugging, and deploying software used in real-world applications.
Knowledge in real-time rendering, game engine development, physics simulation, or other real-time, resource-constrained, high-performance computing.
Creative problem solving, exceptional analytical skills, and strong engineering fundamentals.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing needs.
Experience with networking protocols like UDP and TCP/IP, and distributed systems.
Experience in security issues associated with distributed systems and internet services.

Technical Stack

C
C++
Assembly

Benefits & Compensation

Compensation: Software Engineer/Level I: $135,000 - $155,000 per year; Software Engineer/Level II: $155,000 - $185,000 per year.
Equity in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards.
Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
401(k) retirement plan.
Short and long-term disability insurance and life insurance.
Paid parental leave.
Accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation.
Eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.
Paid sick leave accrual.
Various other discounts and perks.

Work Mode

This role is onsite.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.