Senior CDN Architect for Starlink Network

SpaceX; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 295,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Long-term incentives

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Principal Software Engineer, CDN for Starlink to design and build a new Content Delivery Network. This role demands expertise in distributed systems and networking. Ideal candidates will leverage their technical skills to enhance Starlink’s capabilities for global users.

With a compensation range between $210,000 and $295,000 annually, benefits include extensive medical coverage, 401(k) plans, and generous vacation. An advanced degree is preferred but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional experience in software development or 12+ years in lieu of degree.
• 5+ years of professional distributed systems experience.
• 7+ years of professional networking experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and scale a new Content Delivery Network (CDN) for Starlink.
• Build robust, responsive, and scalable distributed systems.
• Develop prototypes to prove future design concepts for Starlink.

Skills

C, C++, or Rust

Distributed systems

Networking

Problem-solving

Education

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

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Principal Software Engineer, CDN for Starlink to design and build a new Content Delivery Network. This role demands expertise in distributed systems and networking. Ideal candidates will leverage their technical skills to enhance Starlink’s capabilities for global users.

With a compensation range between $210,000 and $295,000 annually, benefits include extensive medical coverage, 401(k) plans, and generous vacation. An advanced degree is preferred but not mandatory.