Sr. Software Engineer, Low Latency Computing (Starlink)

1 month ago
Full-time
Senior
Software Development
SpaceX

SpaceX

SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft with the aim of revolutionizing space technology and enabling human life on other planets.

Aerospace & Defense
10K-50K
Founded 2002

Description

  • Develop highly reliable real-time software that determines which beams should be formed to optimize user experience on the satellite network.
  • Participate in and lead architecture, design, and code reviews.
  • Develop prototypes and run experiments to validate key design concepts.
  • Build tools for software development and deployment.
  • Create tools for data analysis and visualization.
  • Develop test execution tooling across virtualized hardware, hardware-in-the-loop simulations, and on-orbit testing environments.
  • Support the full software lifecycle, including development, testing, and production support.
  • Close the feedback loop between software design and real-world performance.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, math, or a STEM discipline plus 5+ years of professional software development experience, or 7+ years of software development experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Development experience in assembly, C, or C++.
  • Knowledge of real-time rendering, game engine development, physics simulation, or other real-time, resource-constrained, high-performance computing.
  • Knowledge of network topology, numerical optimization techniques, graph-theoretic approaches, or convex optimization.
  • Experience developing, debugging, and deploying software used in real-world applications or projects.
  • Creative problem-solving ability with strong analytical skills and engineering fundamentals.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements.
  • Experience with distributed systems and internet services.
  • Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
  • Must meet ITAR eligibility requirements as a U.S. citizen, national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or eligible for required U.S. Department of State authorization.

Benefits

  • Base salary range of $175,000–$240,000 for Level 3.
  • Potential long-term incentives, including company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards.
  • Potential discretionary bonuses and eligibility to purchase additional stock through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
  • 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance and life insurance.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Approximately 3 weeks of paid vacation, plus 10 or more paid holidays per year.
  • Paid sick leave in accordance with company policy and applicable law.

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