Real-Time Embedded C++ Engineer — Starlink Connectivity

SpaceX_Global; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Health, vision & dental coverage

401(k) plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Software Engineer (Starlink) to design, build, and deploy real-time software across switches, servers, ground antennas, and satellites, shaping global connectivity. You will own the full software lifecycle and drive continual improvements based on deployments and experiments.

The role emphasizes embedded development, C++ production work, and a deep understanding of network optimization within a dynamic, high-impact environment in Redmond.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, math, or science discipline.
• Experience with networking protocols (UDP, TCP/IP, etc.) and operating systems.
• Experience writing C++ in a production environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop highly reliable real-time software running on network switches, servers, ground antennas, and satellites to optimize network performance to support the most demanding applications and environments.
• Own the impact of the software you create over its complete lifecycle including architecture design, implementation, testing, and support. Incorporate learnings from real-world deployments to drive continual improvement.
• Develop tools where needed to support testing, performance monitoring and troubleshooting of the systems that depend on your software.
• Build prototypes and manage experiments to prove out key design concepts.
• Innovate next-generation networking technologies to direct data through an ever-changing network of satellites, ground stations, and users.

Skills

Networking protocols

Embedded software

C++ development

Real-time systems

Software testing

Education

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

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Software Engineer (Starlink) to design, build, and deploy real-time software across switches, servers, ground antennas, and satellites, shaping global connectivity. You will own the full software lifecycle and drive continual improvements based on deployments and experiments.

The role emphasizes embedded development, C++ production work, and a deep understanding of network optimization within a dynamic, high-impact environment in Redmond.