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Embedded Software Engineer, Laser Mesh Routing (Starlink)

SpaceX· Starlink Network Engineering
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Redmond, WA$125k - $150kFull-timePosted 4mo ago

About the role

SpaceX is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to work on Beam Planning and Network software for Starlink laser mesh routing, solving real-time challenges to optimize satellite network beams and overall user experience.

Responsibilities

  • Develop highly reliable, real-time software that determines which beams should be formed to provide the best user experience for the low-latency, high-bandwidth satellite 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 (virtualized hardware, hardware-in-the-loop, on-orbit testing).

Qualifications

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

Skills

Required:Real-time software developmentArchitecture, design, and code reviewsPrototyping and experimental validationTooling and deploymentProgramming languages

Benefits

  • Stock or long-term incentives, discretionary bonuses, and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage; 401(k); disability, life insurance; paid parental leave; vacation and holidays; paid sick time per Washington State law.
  • Shuttle service from select Seattle locations to SpaceX Redmond office (Mon–Fri).
Last updated Jul 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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