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Software Engineer, C++ Simulations (Starlink)

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about 6 hours ago
Redmond, WA, USAEntry Level / Mid Level
H1B Sponsor

Base Salary

$125k - $165k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and evolution of the core C++ vehicle dynamics simulator.
  • Architect and improve high-performance C++ Monte Carlo simulation infrastructure.
  • Drive development of new simulation features and models in collaboration with users.
  • Own performance optimization, profiling, and reliability improvements across the simulation stack.
  • Design and implement new testing frameworks and visualization components.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to model multi-body physics and environmental effects.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline and 1+ years of software development experience, or 4+ years of professional software development experience in performant C++ or numerical simulations.
  • Expert-level C++ skills with a focus on performance and safety.
  • Experience building or optimizing high-performance simulations or real-time systems.
  • Strong communication skills for effective collaboration with partner teams.
  • Solid foundation in physics and mathematics, particularly dynamics and numerical methods.
  • Proficiency in debugging, performance profiling, and continuous integration for C++ codebases.

Benefits

  • 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.
  • Access to company shuttles for commuting to the SpaceX Redmond office.

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