To develop and deploy software for Starlink’s custom hardware, improving the user experience of satellite internet and maximizing its utility for individuals, communities, and businesses.
Requirements
- 8+ years of development experience in C, C++, Golang, Python, or Rust
- Any 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
- Linux based software development for common processors and microcontrollers (e.g. ARM, RISC V, etc.)
Responsibilities
- Developing software running on custom hardware that is deployed to millions of devices around the world
- Creating infrastructure and tools for rapid and reliable deployment of our code to our customers no matter where they are
- Writing software for Starlink’s custom phased array and modem silicon
- Radically improving the user experience of satellite internet
- Developing a telemetry system that scales to millions of devices with trillions of data points
- Building robust systems that are resistant to adversarial attacks
- Design and implement highly available, fault-tolerant consumer devices that operate for long periods of time with minimal maintenance for millions of users
Other
- Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, math, or a STEM discipline and 10+ years of professional experience in software engineering; OR 15+ years of professional experience in software engineering in lieu of a degree
- 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
