Embedded Software Engineer, Laser Mesh Routing (Starlink)

Redmond, WAfull time

On Site

entry

$125k–$150k

H1B: no

SpaceX The Embedded Software Engineer develops real-time software for Starlink's laser mesh network to optimize beam formation for satellite internet. The role includes architecture design, prototyping, and tool development for software deployment and testing.

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 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++.

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

SpaceX

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