Senior Wireless Software Engineer – Starlink Networking

SpaceX_Global; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options/ESPP

401(k) retirement plan

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. Wireless Software Engineer for Starlink in Palo Alto. You will design, implement, test, and maintain the wireless software stack, focusing on the MAC/physical layers and real-time algorithms to connect thousands of satellites and millions of users.

You will collaborate with hardware and software teams to architect next-gen Starlink hardware, prototype key concepts, and bring up hardware in the lab. Strong C/C++ skills and experience with wireless protocols are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in CS/engineering required.
• Experience with wireless software or network protocols.
• Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, test, and maintain wireless software stack components.
• Develop and optimize signal processing and network algorithms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for end-to-end integration.
• Prototype and validate new concepts and hardware bring-up.
• Support operations with debugging and performance tuning.
• Work extended hours as needed.

Skills

Wireless networking

Signal processing

C/C++ programming

Wireless protocols

Debugging and testing

Performance optimization

Unit testing

Collaboration

Education

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

2+ years of professional software engineering experience in lieu of degree

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. Wireless Software Engineer for Starlink in Palo Alto. You will design, implement, test, and maintain the wireless software stack, focusing on the MAC/physical layers and real-time algorithms to connect thousands of satellites and millions of users.

You will collaborate with hardware and software teams to architect next-gen Starlink hardware, prototype key concepts, and bring up hardware in the lab. Strong C/C++ skills and experience with wireless protocols are essential.