3 months ago
Responsibilities
- Drive the Wi-Fi software and product roadmap for Starlink.
- Debug and optimize kernel-level system performance.
- Collaborate with RF and electrical engineering teams to improve software and hardware testing procedures.
- Mentor software engineers and help build a strong engineering culture.
- Improve Wi-Fi mesh performance.
- Develop tools supporting frequent and reliable software deployment, test execution, and data analysis.
- Work extended hours and weekends as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, math, or another STEM discipline plus 5+ years of professional software development experience, or 7+ years of professional software development experience in lieu of a degree.
- At least 3 years of development experience in C or C++.
- Experience with the IEEE 802.11 wireless standard and networking protocols including UDP and TCP/IP.
- Experience developing embedded software for networking equipment.
- Strong knowledge of networks, embedded systems, math, and physics.
- Experience testing Wi-Fi performance or stability.
- Knowledge of DHCP, IPv4, IPv6, Linux bridge, and network stack internals.
- Experience with networking kernel modules and drivers.
- Experience with Golang, Python, and hostAP is preferred.
- Experience driving cross-team projects and understanding security issues associated with distributed systems and internet services is preferred.
- Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements.
- Must satisfy applicable ITAR eligibility or authorization requirements.
Benefits
- The position is based on a demanding work environment and may require extended hours and weekends as needed.
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.