Software Engineer, Flight Software (Starlink)

Redmond, WAfull time

On Site

entry

$125k–$145k

H1B: no

SpaceX Software Engineer on the Starlink program develops real-time software for gateways, satellites, user terminals, and switches in the satellite network. Responsibilities include architecture design, prototyping, testing, and continuous integration.

Responsibilities

Develop highly reliable, real-time software designed to run on the gateways, satellites, user terminals, and switches that make up our low latency, high capacity 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.
Deploy reliable software, test execution, and data analysis as part of a continuous integration and release system.

Qualification

Bachelor’s degree in computer scienceDevelopment experience in CDevelopedKnowledgeable in real-time renderingCreative approach to problem solving

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 C, C++, or assembly.

Preferred

Strong professional experience writing C, C++ or assembly in a production environment.
Developed, debugged and deployed software that has been used in real world applications/projects.
Knowledgeable in real-time rendering, game engine development, physics simulation, or other real-time, resource-constrained, high-performance computing.
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 networking protocols (UDP, TCP/IP, etc) and distributed systems.
Experience in security issues associated with distributed systems and internet services.

Benefits

Dental
Vision
401(k)
Equity/RSU
Parental Leave
Life Insurance

Company

SpaceX

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