SpaceX is looking for a Sr. Embedded Software Engineer to join the Starlink team in Bastrop, TX. You will be responsible for designing and implementing highly available, fault-tolerant consumer devices and gateways for the Starlink satellite internet system. Your software will be deployed to millions of devices worldwide, from development through testing and support.
What You'll Do
- Design and implement highly available, fault-tolerant consumer devices and gateways that operate for long periods of time with minimal maintenance for millions of users
- Participate in architecture, design, and code reviews
- Develop prototypes to prove out key design concepts and quantify technical constraints
- Work with the Starlink factory to manufacture devices in-house
- Write quality Linux based software for common processors and microcontrollers (e.g. ARM, RISC V, etc.)
- Develop systems that allow for test execution across multiple environments such as virtualized hardware or real hardware-in-the-loop simulations
- Invent new tools that enable more frequent and reliable software deployment, 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 STEM discipline and 5+ years of professional experience in software engineering; OR 7+ years of professional experience in software engineering in lieu of a degree
- Development experience in C, C++, Golang, Python, or Rust
- Experience with embedded or low level systems development
- 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 Have
- Developed, debugged, and deployed software that has been used in real world embedded devices
- Creative approach to problem solving, exceptional analytical skills, and engineering fundamentals
- Solid fundamental knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP etc.), electronics, math, physics, and radio frequency
- Strong skills in debugging, performance optimization, and testing
- Experience with security issues associated with distributed systems and internet services
Technical Stack
- Languages: C, C++, Golang, Python, Rust
- OS: Linux
- Architectures: ARM, RISC V
Work Mode
This is an onsite position based in Bastrop, TX.
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner 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.
