Software Engineer (Network Performance)

Who you are

You have a strong background in software engineering with experience in developing real-time systems — your problem-solving skills are rooted in first principles, and you thrive in high-impact situations. You are proficient in C and C++, and you have a solid understanding of Linux environments, which allows you to optimize software for demanding applications. You are a self-starter who takes ownership of your work and is committed to delivering high-quality software solutions. Your ability to incorporate learnings from real-world deployments drives your continual improvement mindset.

Desirable

Experience with network performance optimization and familiarity with hardware such as network switches and servers would be beneficial. Knowledge of satellite communication systems is a plus, as is any experience in building prototypes and managing experiments to validate design concepts.

What you'll do

As a Software Engineer on the Starlink Community Gateway team, you will be responsible for defining, building, and deploying key product features that enhance global connectivity. You will develop highly reliable real-time software that runs on various hardware, including network switches, servers, ground antennas, and satellites. Your work will directly impact the performance of high-throughput applications, and you will own the software's lifecycle from architecture design to implementation, testing, and support. You will also develop tools to support testing, performance monitoring, and troubleshooting of the systems that rely on your software. Building prototypes and managing experiments to validate key design concepts will be a crucial part of your role, ensuring that the software you create meets the needs of users in the most remote places on Earth.

What we offer

At SpaceX, you will be part of a mission-driven team that is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. You will have the opportunity to work on groundbreaking projects that have a meaningful and measurable impact on the world. We foster a culture of innovation and encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement. Join us in our quest to make space exploration a reality.