5 months ago
Redmond, WA, USAEntry Level / Mid Level
H1B sponsor
Base Salary
$125k - $145k/yr
Responsibilities
- Develop highly reliable, real-time software to plan and execute network topology for Starlink’s satellite-based global network and maximize user experience.
- Participate in and lead architecture, design, and code reviews.
- Develop software development and deployment tools, data analysis and visualization tools, and test execution tools across virtualized hardware, hardware-in-the-loop simulations, and on-orbit testing.
- Develop prototypes and manage experiments to validate key design concepts.
- Own the complete software lifecycle, including development, testing, and support.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, math, or a science discipline, or 2+ years of professional software development experience in lieu of a degree.
- Development experience in Python, C, or C++.
- Knowledge of real-time rendering, game engine development, physics simulation, or other real-time, resource-constrained, high-performance computing is preferred.
- Knowledge of network topology, numerical optimization, graph theoretic approaches, or convex optimization is preferred.
- Experience developing, debugging, and deploying software used in real-world applications or projects is preferred.
- Experience with distributed systems and internet services is preferred.
- Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed.
- Must satisfy applicable ITAR requirements or be eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
- 401(k) retirement plan, disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, discounts, and other perks.
- Three weeks of paid vacation and 10 or more paid holidays per year.
- Washington State employees accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law.
- Company shuttles provide weekday roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office.
- Applicants must meet applicable ITAR authorization requirements.
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.