Software Engineer (Starlink)

<div class="content-intro"><p>SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of&nbsp;enabling human life on Mars.</p></div><p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">SOFTWARE ENGINEER (STARLINK)</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">As a Software Engineer on the Starlink&nbsp;Enterprise Product&nbsp;team you will define, build, and deploy product features and capabilities that unlock new&nbsp;opportunities to&nbsp;advance global connectivity.&nbsp;Your software will have a meaningful and measurable impact&nbsp;in areas such as aviation, maritime,&nbsp;transportation, healthcare,&nbsp;remote communities, research operations, media broadcast, datacenters, and more.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">To succeed in this role, you must be a technically excellent first-principles problem solver. You must be a self-starter and have a passion for making things work in high-impact situations.</span> <span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">RESPONSIBILITIES:</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></strong></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Develop highly reliable real-time software&nbsp;running&nbsp;on network switches,&nbsp;servers,&nbsp;ground antennas,&nbsp;and satellites&nbsp;to optimize network performance&nbsp;to support the most demanding applications and environments.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Own&nbsp;the impact of the&nbsp;software&nbsp;you create&nbsp;over its complete lifecycle including&nbsp;architecture design, implementation, testing, and support.&nbsp;Incorporate&nbsp;learnings&nbsp;from real-world&nbsp;deployments&nbsp;to drive continual improvement.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Develop tools&nbsp;where needed to support testing, performance monitoring and troubleshooting of the systems that depend on your software.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Build prototypes and manage experiments to prove out key design concepts.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Innovate next-generation networking technologies to direct data through an ever-changing network of satellites, ground stations, and users.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></strong></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, math, or science discipline.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience with networking protocols (UDP, TCP/IP, etc.) and&nbsp;operating&nbsp;systems.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></strong></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience writing software on embedded devices.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience&nbsp;writing C&nbsp;or&nbsp;C++ in a production environment.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience owning development,&nbsp;testing,&nbsp;and deployment of&nbsp;software&nbsp;for&nbsp;real-world applications.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience developing software for&nbsp;network optimization, traffic shaping, or bandwidth management.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Proven ability&nbsp;to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience with security issues associated with distributed systems and internet services.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Deep understanding of service provider networks including but not limited to:</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Connectivity (Ethernet, IPv4, IPv6 and MPLS)</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Routing (BGP, OSPF, IS-IS)</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Internet services (subscriber provisioning, BRAS, DNS, DHCP, NTP)</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> </li> </ul> <div> <p><strong>COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Pay range: &nbsp; &nbsp;<br>Software Engineer/Level I: $125,000.00 - $145,000.00/per year &nbsp; &nbsp;<br>Software Engineer/Level II: $145,000.00 - $175,000.00/per year &nbsp;</p> <p>Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.</p> <p>Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.</p> </div><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong>ITAR REQUIREMENTS:</strong></p> <ul> <li>To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR <a href="https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/?id=ddtc_kb_article_page&amp;amp;sys_id=24d528fddbfc930044f9ff621f961987&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a>. &nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.</p> <p>Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a><em>.&nbsp;</em></p></div>