Beam Planning Software Engineer

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Vacation and paid holidays

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP is seeking a Software Engineer for Beam Planning in Palo Alto, California, focused on enhancing the Starlink internet system. The ideal candidate will develop real-time software to optimize user experience, handle architecture design, and design validation.

Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent experience with C/C++. This role offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, ensuring a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional experience in software development in lieu of a degree may apply.
• Experience in assembly, C, or C++ development required.

Responsibilities

• Develop highly reliable, real-time software for user beam determination.
• Participate in architecture, design, and code reviews.
• Manage experiments to validate design concepts.

Skills

Real-time rendering

Game engine development

Physics simulation

C

C++

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Distributed systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, math, or science discipline

Job description

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP is seeking a Software Engineer for Beam Planning in Palo Alto, California, focused on enhancing the Starlink internet system. The ideal candidate will develop real-time software to optimize user experience, handle architecture design, and design validation.

Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent experience with C/C++. This role offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, ensuring a dynamic work environment.