Sr. Software Engineer (Starlink Mobile)

Palo Alto, CAfull timeOn Site

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senior

$175k–$280k

H1B: no

SpaceX Sr. Software Engineer on Starlink Mobile develops real-time software to optimize beamforming for a global satellite network. The role includes software lifecycle management, architecture design, prototyping, and testing across virtual and real hardware environments.

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.

Qualification

Bachelor’s degree in computer scienceDevelopment experience in assemblyKnowledgeable in real-time renderingKnowledgeable in network topologyDevelopedCreative approach to problem solvingADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Required

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, math, or STEM discipline and 5+ years of professional experience in software development experience; OR 7+ years of professional experience in software development in lieu of a degree.
Development experience in assembly, C, or C++.

Preferred

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.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Benefits

Dental
Vision
401(k)
Parental Leave
Life Insurance

Company

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