Wi-Fi Software Engineer (Starlink)

SpaceX•Bastrop, TX

About The Position

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. WI-FI SOFTWARE ENGINEER (STARLINK) At SpaceX we're leveraging our experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world's most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is the world's largest satellite constellation and is providing fast, reliable internet to millions of users worldwide. We design, build, manufacture, and operate all parts of the system including thousands of satellites and millions of customer kits. Our customers currently include teachers in the most remote parts of the Amazon, researchers in Antarctica, digital nomads who travel via RV, emergency responders, commercial airlines, cruise lines, and residential users who live in more rural or developing areas. While users can get online within minutes almost anywhere in the world, we've only begun to scratch the surface of Starlink's potential. We are looking for best-in-class engineers to help maximize Starlink's utility for individuals, communities, and businesses. As a Wi-Fi Software Engineer, you will be a critical piece of the overall customer experience. We are looking for experts in the Wi-Fi space to help Starlink deliver an amazing end-to-end customer experience. You see the big picture, prioritize accordingly, and are comfortable with working at different levels of abstraction.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or STEM discipline and 1+ years of professional experience in software development; or 3+ years of professional experience in software development in lieu of degree
1+ years development experience in C or C++
Experience with the IEEE 802.11 wireless standard and with networking protocols (UDP, TCP/IP, etc.)
Experience working on embedded software for networking equipment

Nice To Haves

Strong fundamental knowledge of networks, embedded systems, math, and physics
Solid communication and leadership skills
Experience testing Wi-Fi for performance or stability
Deep understanding of testing, continuous integration, build, deployment & continuous monitoring
Knowledge of DHCP, IPv4, IPv6, Linux bridge, network stack internals
Experience with networking kernel modules and drivers
Experience driving cross-team projects
Experience with security issues associated with distributed systems and internet services
Experience with Golang and Python
Experience with hostAP
Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements

Responsibilities

Driving the Wi-Fi software and product roadmap
Debug and optimize kernel-level system performance
Collaborate with our RF and EE engineers to improving our testing procedures for both software and hardware
Mentor software engineers and building a great work culture
Improve our Wi-Fi mesh performance
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

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