Embedded Software Engineer for Global Satellite Internet

SpaceX; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking software engineers to design and implement highly available, fault-tolerant consumer devices and gateways for Starlink. You will develop Linux-based software for ARM/RISC-V processors, build deployment tools, and collaborate with the Starlink factory to manufacture devices in-house.

The role covers architecture reviews, prototyping, and test execution across multiple environments, with a focus on scalable telemetry and secure, robust systems for millions of users.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or a STEM discipline and 1+ years of professional experience in software engineering; OR 3+ years of professional experience in software engineering in lieu of a degree
• Development experience in C, C++, Golang, Python, or Rust
• Experience with embedded or low level systems development

Responsibilities

• Design and implement highly available, fault-tolerant consumer devices and gateways that operate for long periods of time with minimal maintenance for millions of users
• Participate in architecture, design, and code reviews
• Develop prototypes to prove out key design concepts and quantify technical constraints
• Work with the Starlink factory to manufacture devices in-house
• Write quality Linux based software for common processors and microcontrollers (e.g. ARM, RISC V, etc.)
• Develop systems that allow for test execution across multiple environments such as virtualized hardware or real hardware-in-the-loop simulations
• Invent new tools that enable more frequent and reliable software deployment, test execution, and data analysis as part of a continuous integration and release system

Skills

C/C++

Golang

Python

Rust

Embedded systems

Networking basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/Math/STEM

Tools

Linux

ARM

RISC-V

Embedded toolchains

Job description

SpaceX is seeking software engineers to design and implement highly available, fault-tolerant consumer devices and gateways for Starlink. You will develop Linux-based software for ARM/RISC-V processors, build deployment tools, and collaborate with the Starlink factory to manufacture devices in-house.

The role covers architecture reviews, prototyping, and test execution across multiple environments, with a focus on scalable telemetry and secure, robust systems for millions of users.