Senior Beam Planning Software Engineer, Real-Time Satellite

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Stock options and bonuses

3 weeks paid vacation

10 or more paid holidays

Job summary

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP is seeking a Sr. Software Engineer to join their Beam Planning team for Starlink. This role involves developing reliable, real-time software crucial for enhancing user experience in satellite-based internet services.

The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in software development, particularly in C/C++, and be adept at solving complex engineering challenges. The position comes with a competitive salary and benefits including stock options, medical coverage, and extensive paid time off.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software development or 7+ years in lieu of a degree.
• Experience with distributed systems and internet services.
• Knowledge in network topology or optimization techniques.

Responsibilities

• Develop reliable, real-time software for user experience.
• Lead architecture and code reviews.
• Manage experiments and develop software tools for testing.

Skills

Software development

Assembly, C, or C++ development

Real-time software engineering

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

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

Tools

Game engine development

Physics simulation

Job description

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP is seeking a Sr. Software Engineer to join their Beam Planning team for Starlink. This role involves developing reliable, real-time software crucial for enhancing user experience in satellite-based internet services.

The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in software development, particularly in C/C++, and be adept at solving complex engineering challenges. The position comes with a competitive salary and benefits including stock options, medical coverage, and extensive paid time off.