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Embedded Software Engineer, Laser Mesh Routing (Starlink)

SpaceX· Starlink Network Engineering
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Palo Alto, CA$135k - $175kFull-timePosted 4mo ago

About the role

Embedded software engineer role focused on beam planning and real-time software for Starlink laser mesh networking, contributing to low-latency, high-bandwidth satellite communications.

Responsibilities

  • Develop highly reliable, real-time software that determines which beams should be formed to provide the best user experience for a low-latency, high-bandwidth 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.

Qualifications

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

Skills

Required:Real-time software developmentC/C++ programming

Benefits

  • Long-term incentives (stock or long-term cash awards)
  • Discretionary bonuses potential
  • 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
  • vacation and holidays
  • paid sick leave (as per policy)
  • various discounts and perks
Last updated Sep 30, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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