SpaceX is looking for an Embedded Software Engineer for Starlink to develop software for custom hardware deployed to millions of devices worldwide, aiming to provide fast, reliable internet and maximize Starlink's utility for individuals, communities, and businesses.
Requirements
- Development experience in C, C++, Golang, Python, or Rust
- Experience with embedded or low level systems development
- Developed, debugged, and deployed software that has been used in real world embedded devices
- Solid fundamental knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP etc.), electronics, math, physics, and radio frequency
- Strong skills in debugging, performance optimization, and testing
- Experience with security issues associated with distributed systems and internet services
- Develop systems that allow for test execution across multiple environments such as virtualized hardware or real hardware-in-the-loop simulations
Responsibilities
- Design and implement highly available, fault-tolerant consumer devices that operate for long periods of time with minimal maintenance for millions of users
- Develop software running on custom hardware that is deployed to millions of devices around the world
- Write software for Starlink’s custom phased array and modem silicon
- Develop a telemetry system that scales to millions of devices with trillions of data points
- Build robust systems that are resistant to adversarial attacks
- Write quality Linux based software for common processors and microcontrollers (e.g. ARM, RISC V, etc.)
- 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
Other
- Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed
- To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, math, or a STEM discipline and 1+ years of professional experience in software engineering; OR 3+ years of professional experience in software engineering in lieu of a degree
- Creative approach to problem solving, exceptional analytical skills, and engineering fundamentals
