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Software Engineer, Starlink Network

SpaceX· Starlink Network Engineering
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Redmond, WA$125k - $145kPosted 7mo ago

About the role

Software Engineer role on the Starlink program at SpaceX, focused on developing reliable real-time software for gateways, satellites, user terminals, and switches within a low-latency, high-capacity satellite network. Involves full software lifecycle, architecture and code reviews, prototyping, experiments, tooling, and CI/release integration.

Responsibilities

  • Develop highly reliable, real-time software designed to run on the gateways, satellites, user terminals, and switches that make up our low latency, high capacity satellite-based global network.
  • Participate in and lead architecture, design, and code reviews.
  • Develop prototypes and manage experiments to prove out key design concepts.
  • Develop tools for software development and deployment, data analysis and visualization, and test execution across multiple environments, including virtualized hardware environments, real hardware-in-the-loop simulations, and on-orbit testing.
  • Deploy reliable software, test execution, and data analysis as part of a continuous integration and release system.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, math, or science discipline; OR 2+ years of professional experience in software development in lieu of a degree (internship experience is applicable).
  • Development experience in C, C++, or assembly.

Skills

Required:CC++Assembly
Nice to have:Real-time softwareNetworking protocolsSecurity for distributed systemsCommunicationProblem solving

Benefits

  • Long-term incentives (stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards)
  • Discretionary bonuses and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Various discounts and perks
  • 3 weeks of paid vacation and 10+ paid holidays per year
  • Sick leave: 5 days per year
  • Company shuttles to SpaceX Redmond office (Seattle locations to Redmond) (Mon-Fri)
Last updated Jul 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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