SpaceX

Software Engineer, Beam Planning (Starlink)

SpaceX

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3 months ago
Redmond, WA, USA
Entry Level / Mid Level

Base Salary

$123k - $145k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Develop highly reliable, real-time software for beam formation in the Starlink network.
  • Participate in and lead architecture, design, and code reviews.
  • Create prototypes and manage experiments to validate design concepts.
  • Develop tools for software development, data analysis, and test execution across various environments.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, math, or a related field, or 2+ years of professional software development experience.
  • Experience in assembly, C, or C++ programming languages.
  • Knowledge in real-time rendering, game engine development, or high-performance computing is preferred.
  • Familiarity with network topology, numerical optimization, and graph theory is advantageous.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing requirements.

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.
  • Company shuttles for commuting to the SpaceX Redmond office.

Tech Stack

AssemblyCC++

Categories

AI & MLBackendEmbedded