Software Engineer (Starlink)

SpaceX•Redmond, WA

About The Position

As a Software Engineer on the Starlink Enterprise Products team, you will define, build, and deploy product features and capabilities that advance global connectivity. Your software will support applications and environments in areas including aviation, maritime, transportation, healthcare, remote communities, research operations, media broadcast, and datacenters. The role calls for a technically excellent, first-principles problem solver who is self-starting and motivated to make systems work in high-impact situations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, math, or a science discipline.
Experience with networking protocols such as UDP and TCP/IP, and with 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.
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 connectivity (Ethernet, IPv4, IPv6, and MPLS), routing (BGP, OSPF, IS-IS), and internet services (subscriber provisioning, BRAS, DNS, DHCP, and NTP).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Develop highly reliable real-time software for network switches, servers, ground antennas, and satellites to optimize network performance for demanding applications and environments.
Own the complete lifecycle of software, including architecture design, implementation, testing, and support.
Use learnings from real-world deployments to drive continual improvement.
Develop tools to support testing, performance monitoring, and troubleshooting of systems that depend on the software.
Build prototypes and manage experiments to validate key design concepts.
Innovate networking technologies that direct data through a changing network of satellites, ground stations, and users.

Benefits

Potential eligibility for long-term incentives in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards.
Potential discretionary bonuses.
Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
401(k) retirement plan.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Paid parental leave.
Various other discounts and perks.
Accrual of three weeks of paid vacation.
Eligibility for 10 or more paid holidays per year.
Paid sick time for employees in Washington State, in compliance with state and federal law.
Company shuttles for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office, Monday to Friday.