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Software Engineer (Starlink Mobile)

SpaceX· Starlink Mobile Engineering
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Palo Alto, CA$135k - $155kFull-timePosted 4mo ago

About the role

Software engineer on the Starlink Mobile program responsible for the complete software lifecycle—development, testing, and support—for a real-time, satellite-based global network that connects mobile devices.

Responsibilities

  • Develop highly reliable, real-time software that plans and executes network topology for our satellite-based global network to connect mobile phones and maximize user experience
  • Participate in and lead architecture, design, and code reviews
  • 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
  • Develop prototypes and manage experiments to prove out key design concepts

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
  • Development experience in Python, C, or C++

Skills

Required:Real-time software developmentPythonC/C++

Benefits

  • Long-term incentives (stock or long-term cash awards)
  • Discretionary bonuses
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • 3 weeks of paid vacation and 10+ paid holidays per year
  • Paid sick leave per company policy
Last updated Sep 16, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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