Sr. Wi-Fi Software Engineer (Starlink) Software

Front Door Defense; Bastrop, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Bastrop, Texas is seeking a Sr. Wi‑Fi Software Engineer (Starlink) to drive Wi‑Fi software across hardware and software teams and help shape the end‑to‑end user experience.

You will debug and optimize kernel‑level performance, collaborate with RF/EE engineers, mentor teammates, and push for more reliable deployment, testing, and Wi‑Fi mesh improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or STEM field and 5+ years of software dev experience, or 7+ years without degree.
• 3+ years of C/C++ development.
• Experience with IEEE 802.11 and networking protocols (UDP, TCP/IP).
• Embedded software experience for networking equipment.

Responsibilities

• Drive the Wi‑Fi software and product roadmap.
• Debug and optimize kernel-level system performance.
• Collaborate with RF and EE engineers to improve testing for software and hardware.
• Mentor software engineers and build a strong team culture.
• Improve Wi‑Fi mesh performance and deployment tooling.

Skills

C/C++

Networking

Kernel debugging

Embedded

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Golang

Python

Linux

Hostap

Job description

Sr. Wi-Fi Software Engineer (Starlink)

Lead development of Starlink Wi-Fi software across hardware and software teams

Location: Bastrop, Texas

About The Role

Sr. Wi-Fi Software Engineer (Starlink)

At SpaceX we're leveraging our experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world's most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is the world's largest satellite constellation and is providing fast, reliable internet to millions of users worldwide. We design, build, manufacture, and operate all parts of the system including thousands of satellites and millions of customer kits. Our customers currently include teachers in the most remote parts of the Amazon, researchers in Antarctica, digital nomads who travel via RV, emergency responders, commercial airlines, cruise lines, and residential users who live in more rural or developing areas. While users can get online within minutes almost anywhere in the world, we've only begun to scratch the surface of Starlink's potential. We are looking for best-in-class engineers to help maximize Starlink's utility for individuals, communities, and businesses.

As a Sr. Wi-Fi Software Engineer, you will be a critical piece of the overall customer experience. We are looking for experts in the Wi-Fi space to help Starlink deliver an amazing end-to-end customer experience. You see the big picture, prioritize accordingly, and are comfortable with working at different levels of abstraction.

Responsibilities:

• Driving the Wi-Fi software and product roadmap
• Debug and optimize kernel-level system performance
• Collaborate with our RF and EE engineers to improving our testing procedures for both software and hardware
• Mentor software engineers and building a great work culture
• Improve our Wi-Fi mesh performance
• Invent new tools that enable more frequent and reliable software deployment, test execution, and data analysis as part of a continuous integration and release system

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or STEM discipline and 5+ years of professional experience in software development; or 7+ years of professional experience in software development in lieu of degree
• 3+ years development experience in C or C++
• Experience with the IEEE 802.11 wireless standard and with networking protocols (UDP, TCP/IP, etc.)
• Experience working on embedded software for networking equipment

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Strong fundamental knowledge of networks, embedded systems, math, and physics
• Solid communication and leadership skills
• Experience testing Wi-Fi for performance or stability
• Deep understanding of testing, continuous integration, build, deployment & continuous monitoring
• Knowledge of DHCP, IPv4, IPv6, Linux bridge, network stack internals
• Experience with networking kernel modules and drivers
• Experience driving cross-team projects
• Experience with security issues associated with distributed systems and internet services
• Experience with Golang and Python
• Experience with hostAP
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements

Additional Requirements:

• Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed

ITAR Requirements:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's Affidative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [e-mail].