14 days ago
Redmond, WA, USAEntry Level / Mid Level
H1B sponsor
Base Salary
$125k - $200k/yr
Responsibilities
- Maintain and update in-house branches of Linux, Buildroot, and U-Boot.
- Support secure boot and runtime security for Linux-based satellite components.
- Maintain spacecraft Ethernet networking and connectivity.
- Develop, deploy, and test spacecraft software update processes.
- Support in-house systems-on-chip and peripheral components throughout their lifecycles.
- Develop and support device drivers for third-party and in-house components.
- Support OS and platform-specific test infrastructure.
- Bring new satellite components into the software team and support them through on-orbit operations.
- Collaborate with silicon, electrical, and application software engineers to transition hardware from prototype to operational deployment.
- Own the complete software lifecycle, including development, testing, and support.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or a science discipline, or at least two years of professional software development experience in lieu of a degree; internship experience is applicable.
- Development experience in C, C++, Python, and/or Rust.
- Knowledge of Linux kernel upstream patches and the Linux networking stack is preferred.
- Knowledge of computer architecture and modern secure boot flows is preferred.
- Experience with ARM embedded systems is preferred.
- Understanding of testing, continuous integration, build, deployment, and continuous monitoring is preferred.
- Strong debugging, performance optimization, and unit-testing skills are preferred.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a changing environment are preferred.
- Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
- Must meet applicable ITAR eligibility or authorization requirements.
Benefits
- Base salary range is $125,000.00-$165,000.00 for Level 1 and $145,000.00-$200,000.00 for Level 2.
- Potential eligibility for company stock or long-term cash awards, discretionary bonuses, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- Medical, vision, dental, 401(k), disability, life insurance, and paid parental leave benefits are provided.
- Employees may accrue three weeks of paid vacation and receive 10 or more paid holidays annually.
- Washington State employees accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law.
- Company shuttles provide weekday roundtrip transportation from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office.
About SpaceX
SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches orbital rockets and spacecraft, and operates Starlink, a global satellite internet network for consumers, businesses, and governments. Its revenue comes from commercial and government launch services (Falcon 9/Falcon Heavy, Dragon cargo and crew to the ISS) and subscription broadband with Starlink hardware and service. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Hawthorne, California, the privately held company serves NASA and commercial satellite operators, building most systems in-house.