Senior Embedded Software Engineer, OS/Platform — Starlink

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP (SpaceX) is seeking a Sr. Embedded Software Engineer in Bastrop, TX to develop software for Starlink's innovative satellite systems. This role emphasizes software development from initial bootloaders to secure, efficient applications for Linux-based systems.

The ideal candidate will possess strong embedded systems experience, particularly with programming in C/C++ and a degree in a STEM field, while contributing to challenges that shape the future of global internet connectivity.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in software engineering, or 7+ years in software development.
• Experience in development with languages such as C, C++, Python and/or Rust.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update in-house branches of OSS software.
• Support secure boot and runtime security of Linux based components.
• Develop, deploy and test spacecraft software update process.
• Interface with engineers to bring hardware from prototype stage to operations.

Skills

C

C++

Python

Rust

Linux networking stack

Computer architecture

ARM embedded system

Debugging

Performance optimization

Unit testing

Communication skills

Education

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

Job description

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP (SpaceX) is seeking a Sr. Embedded Software Engineer in Bastrop, TX to develop software for Starlink's innovative satellite systems. This role emphasizes software development from initial bootloaders to secure, efficient applications for Linux-based systems.

The ideal candidate will possess strong embedded systems experience, particularly with programming in C/C++ and a degree in a STEM field, while contributing to challenges that shape the future of global internet connectivity.