Embedded Software Engineer – Starlink Satellite Internet

InvestedintheMission; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer for Starlink in Texas. You will design and implement highly available software for consumer devices and gateways, write Linux‑based code for ARM/RISC‑V, and develop test systems for virtual and real hardware environments.

Responsibilities include architecture reviews, prototyping, and collaboration with manufacturing. Basic qualifications cover C/C++ and embedded systems with 1+ years of experience, or 3+ years without a degree.

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

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or STEM

Job description

SpaceX is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer for Starlink in Texas. You will design and implement highly available software for consumer devices and gateways, write Linux‑based code for ARM/RISC‑V, and develop test systems for virtual and real hardware environments.

Responsibilities include architecture reviews, prototyping, and collaboration with manufacturing. Basic qualifications cover C/C++ and embedded systems with 1+ years of experience, or 3+ years without a degree.