5 months ago
Base Salary
$210k - $300k/yr
Responsibilities
- Drive the Wi-Fi software roadmap for Starlink Wi-Fi products used by most Starlink customers worldwide.
- 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 work culture.
- Improve Wi-Fi mesh performance.
- Develop tools that enable more frequent and reliable software deployment, test execution, and data analysis within a continuous integration and release system.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, math, or another STEM discipline with 10+ years of professional software development experience, or 12+ years of professional software development experience in lieu of a degree.
- 8+ 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.
- Experience with networking kernel modules and drivers, Wi-Fi performance or stability testing, and Wi-Fi chipsets is preferred.
- Knowledge of DHCP, IPv4, IPv6, Linux bridge, network stack internals, and hostAP is preferred.
- Experience with Golang, Python, security issues in distributed systems and internet services, cross-team projects, continuous integration, build, deployment, and continuous monitoring is preferred.
- Strong knowledge of networks, embedded systems, math, and physics, along with communication and leadership skills.
- Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends when needed.
- Must meet applicable ITAR work authorization requirements or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations.
Benefits
- Base salary range of $210,000-$300,000 per year
- Medical, vision, and dental coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Short- and long-term disability insurance and life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Company stock, stock options, long-term cash awards, potential discretionary bonuses, and Employee Stock Purchase Plan eligibility
- Three weeks of accrued paid vacation and 10 or more paid holidays per year
- Paid sick leave and various discounts and perks
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.