Sr. Software Engineer (Starlink)

SpaceX•Redmond, WA

About The Position

As a Sr. 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 across aviation, maritime, transportation, healthcare, remote communities, research operations, media broadcast, datacenters, and other areas. 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. You will develop reliable real-time software for network switches, servers, ground antennas, and satellites, and own its impact throughout the software lifecycle—from architecture and implementation through testing and support. The role also includes incorporating deployment learnings, building tools for testing and system monitoring, prototyping and managing experiments, and developing networking technologies for directing data through a changing network of satellites, ground stations, and users.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, math, or a science discipline.
At least 5 years of professional software development experience.
Experience with networking protocols such as UDP and TCP/IP, and with operating systems.

Nice To Haves

Experience writing software for embedded devices.
Experience writing C or C++ in a production environment.
Experience owning software development, testing, and deployment 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 Ethernet, IPv4, IPv6, MPLS, BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, 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.
Own software throughout its lifecycle, including architecture design, implementation, testing, and support.
Use learnings from real-world deployments to drive continual improvement.
Develop tools for testing, performance monitoring, and troubleshooting systems that depend on the software.
Build prototypes and manage experiments to validate key design concepts.
Innovate networking technologies that direct data through changing networks of satellites, ground stations, and users.

Benefits

Potential 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.
Comprehensive 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.
May accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation.
Eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.
Washington State employees accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law.
Company shuttles for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday through Friday.