Senior Software Engineer, Enterprise Space Lasers

Frontdoor Defense; Redmond (WA); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Shuttle service

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. Software Engineer for Starlink Enterprise Products (Space Lasers) in Redmond, WA. You will own software bring-up and operation across embedded devices and backends, connecting vehicles to the constellation and enabling high-throughput communications.

The role spans embedded apps, backend systems, and user interfaces, with emphasis on building fault-tolerant, scalable software and participating in architecture reviews, while delivering measurable impact on a global network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, math, or science discipline.
• 5+ years of professional experience in software development.
• Experience with embedded systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement highly available, fault-tolerant devices for millions of users.
• Participate in and lead architecture, design, and code reviews.
• Write quality Linux-based software for processors and microcontrollers.
• Develop hardware-in-the-loop testbeds and testcases.

Skills

Linux

Embedded systems

Networking

C/C++

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering/Math/Science

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. Software Engineer for Starlink Enterprise Products (Space Lasers) in Redmond, WA. You will own software bring-up and operation across embedded devices and backends, connecting vehicles to the constellation and enabling high-throughput communications.

The role spans embedded apps, backend systems, and user interfaces, with emphasis on building fault-tolerant, scalable software and participating in architecture reviews, while delivering measurable impact on a global network.