CDN Software Engineer - Distributed Systems

Future Ventures; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Shuttle service

Job summary

SpaceX is hiring a Software Engineer for a CDN role focused on Starlink. You will design and scale a new CDN, build robust distributed systems, and create tooling for real-time operation and cost efficiency.

Strong knowledge of networks and distributed systems is required, with a willingness to work extended hours. Job levels include competitive compensation with stock options, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to impact global connectivity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, engineering or STEM, or 2+ years of software development experience.
• Experience in C, C++, or Rust.
• Distributed systems experience (internships applicable).
• Networking experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and scale a new CDN for Starlink.
• Build robust, responsive, and scalable distributed systems.
• Develop tools, visibility, and alerting to diagnose and operate real-time, critical systems.
• Design algorithms to optimize hardware utilization and cost efficiency.
• Implement traffic shaping across multiple CDNs.
• Participate in architecture, design, and code reviews.
• Develop prototypes and run experiments for future concepts.

Skills

C

C++

Rust

Distributed systems

Networking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

SpaceX is hiring a Software Engineer for a CDN role focused on Starlink. You will design and scale a new CDN, build robust distributed systems, and create tooling for real-time operation and cost efficiency.

Strong knowledge of networks and distributed systems is required, with a willingness to work extended hours. Job levels include competitive compensation with stock options, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to impact global connectivity.