Principal Embedded Software Engineer, Customer Hardware (Starlink)

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Job summary

A leading tech company is seeking a Principal Embedded Software Engineer for their Customer Hardware team. This role involves developing software for custom hardware used in millions of devices globally, enhancing user experience, and ensuring robust system performance. Candidates should have extensive experience in software engineering, particularly in embedded systems, and a strong background in programming languages like C, C++, and Python. Join a team committed to revolutionizing satellite internet access worldwide.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering or 15+ years in lieu of a degree.
• Experience with embedded or low-level systems development.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement fault-tolerant consumer devices for millions of users.
• Develop prototypes to prove out key design concepts.
• Write quality Linux-based software for common processors.

Skills

C

C++

Golang

Python

Rust

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science

Tools

Linux

Job description

Principal Embedded Software Engineer, Customer Hardware (Starlink)

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SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

PRINCIPAL EMBEDDED SOFTWARE ENGINEER, CUSTOMER HARDWARE (STARLINK)

Starlink is the world's largest satellite constellation and is providing fast, reliable internet to millions users worldwide. We design, build, manufacture, and operate all parts of the system including thousands of satellites and millions of customer kits. Our customers currently include teachers in the most remote parts of the Amazon, researchers in Antarctica, digital nomads who travel via RV, emergency responders, commercial airlines, cruise lines, and residential users who live in more rural or developing areas. While users can get online within minutes almost anywhere in the world, we've only begun to scratch the surface of Starlink's potential. We are looking for best-in-class engineers to help maximize Starlink's utility for individuals, communities, and businesses.

As a Principal Embedded Software Engineer on the Customer Hardware team, you will be solving challenges such as:

• Developing software running on custom hardware that is deployed to millions of devices around the world
• Creating infrastructure and tools for rapid and reliable deployment of our code to our customers no matter where they are
• Writing software for Starlink's custom phased array and modem silicon
• Radically improving the user experience of satellite internet
• Developing a telemetry system that scales to millions of devices with trillions of data points
• Building robust systems that are resistant to adversarial attacks
  
  

Our software engineers are responsible for the complete lifecycle of the software they create, including development, testing, and support.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and implement highly available, fault-tolerant consumer devices 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
  
  

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or a STEM discipline and 10+ years of professional experience in software engineering; OR 15+ years of professional experience in software engineering in lieu of a degree
• 8+ years of development experience in C, C++, Golang, Python, or Rust
• Any experience with embedded or low level systems development
  
  

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Developed, debugged, and deployed software that has been used in real world embedded devices
• Creative approach to problem solving, exceptional analytical skills, and engineering fundamentals
• Solid fundamental knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP etc.), electronics, math, physics, and radio frequency
• Strong skills in debugging, performance optimization, and testing
• Experience with security issues associated with distributed systems and internet services
  
  

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed
  
  

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Software Development

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