SpaceX aims to enable human life on Mars by developing technologies, with Starlink providing fast, reliable internet to remote and underserved areas globally.
Requirements
- 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
- Development experience in C, C++, Python, Golang, or other similar programming languages
- Strong software design and development skills
- Developed, debugged, and deployed software that has been used in real world embedded devices
- Solid fundamental knowledge of Linux programming, networking protocols (TCP/IP etc.), electronics, math, physics, and radio frequency
- Experience with security issues associated with distributed systems and internet services
- Cross-context test design skills, ranging from simple unit tests through to integrated hardware-in-the-loop regression and exploratory tests
Responsibilities
- Design and implement highly available, fault-tolerant consumer devices that operate for long periods of time with minimal maintenance for millions of users
- Own all aspects of software development including architecture, design, testing, and release
- Develop prototypes to prove out key design concepts and quantify technical constraints
- Write quality Linux based software for common processors and microcontrollers (e.g. ARM, RISC V, etc.)
- Develop systems that allow for test execution across multiple environments such as virtualized hardware or real hardware-in-the-loop simulations
- 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
- Build robust systems that are resistant to adversarial attacks
Other
- Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed to support critical milestones
- 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
