SpaceX

Software Engineer, C++ (Starlink)

SpaceX

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3 months ago
Redmond, WA, USA
Entry Level / Mid Level

Base Salary

$123k - $145k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Develop highly reliable, real-time software for gateways, satellites, user terminals, and switches.
  • Participate in and lead architecture, design, and code reviews.
  • Develop prototypes and manage experiments to validate key design concepts.
  • Create tools for software development, data analysis, and test execution across various environments.
  • Deploy reliable software and manage continuous integration and release systems.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, math, or a related field, or 2+ years of professional software development experience.
  • Development experience in C, C++, or assembly.
  • Strong experience writing C, C++, or assembly in a production environment.
  • Experience developing, debugging, and deploying software for real-world applications.
  • Knowledge of real-time rendering, game engine development, or high-performance computing.
  • Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
  • Ability to adapt to a dynamic work environment.
  • Experience with networking protocols and distributed systems.
  • Familiarity with security issues in distributed systems and internet services.

Benefits

  • Access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
  • Paid parental leave and short/long-term disability insurance.
  • Three weeks of paid vacation and ten or more paid holidays per year.
  • Company shuttles for commuting to the SpaceX Redmond office.

Tech Stack

AssemblyCC++

Categories

BackendEmbeddedTesting