Software Engineer, Low Latency Computing (Starlink)

SpaceX•Sunnyvale, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

SpaceX is developing the technologies to enable human life on Mars. Through its Starlink program, SpaceX is deploying the world’s most advanced broadband internet system, the world’s largest satellite constellation, providing fast, reliable internet to millions worldwide. The program involves designing, building, testing, and operating thousands of satellites, consumer receivers, and the software that integrates them. This role focuses on improving the utilization of deployed hardware to provide the best possible satellite internet experience, especially for under-served communities. Software engineers are responsible for the entire software lifecycle, from development to testing and support, ensuring a closed feedback loop between design and real-world performance.

Requirements

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 assembly, C, or C++.

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.
Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements.
Experience with distributed systems and internet services.

Responsibilities

Develop highly reliable, real-time software that determines which beams (user, laser, gateway, etc) should be formed in order to provide the best possible user experience for our low-latency, high-bandwidth 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.