Satellite Systems Software Engineer (Starlink)

SpaceX

28 days ago

Redmond, WA, USA

Entry Level / Mid Level

Base Salary

$123k - $145k/yr

Responsibilities

Develop highly reliable and available software systems for managing thousands of satellites in low-earth orbit.
Be accountable and responsible for all software written and designed, and their interactions with the hardware and environments around them.
Participate in architecture, design, and code reviews.
Design software for both vehicles flying in space and the ground systems that support them.
Collaborate with other engineers to plan and organize the development of our products.

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, math, or science discipline and +1 years of professional experience in software development; OR 3+ years of professional experience in software development in lieu of a degree.
Experience with Python or C++, and Linux programming.
Experience with distributed systems or large-scale consumer internet systems.
Production experience with containerization technologies (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes).
Understanding of version control, testing, continuous integration, build, deployment, and monitoring.
Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, CockroachDB, or similar).
Previous experience with satellites or spacecraft systems is a plus.

Access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
Short and long-term disability insurance and life insurance.
Paid parental leave and 3 weeks of paid vacation.
Eligibility for 10 or more paid holidays per year.
Company shuttles offered for roundtrip travel from select locations to the SpaceX office.

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