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Software Engineer, Beam Planning (Starlink)

SpaceX· Starlink Network Engineering
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Redmond, WA$125k - $175kFull-timePosted 4mo ago

About the role

Beam Planning Software and Network Software Engineer for SpaceX's Starlink program in Redmond, WA. Develops real-time software to optimize beam formation in a low-latency, high-bandwidth satellite network, supporting end-user experience and global connectivity.

Responsibilities

  • Develop highly reliable, real-time software that determines which beams (user, laser, gateway, etc) should be formed to provide the best possible user experience for our 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 (internship experience applicable)
  • Development experience in assembly, C, or C++.

Skills

Required:Real-time software developmentProgramming in C/C++/assembly
Nice to have:Architecture and design reviewsPrototyping and experimentationTools for development, deployment, data analysis, visualization, and testing

Benefits

  • Comprehensive 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
  • SpaceX company stock/long-term incentives and potential bonuses
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Company shuttles from select Seattle locations to SpaceX Redmond office (Mon-Fri)
  • Paid sick time in Washington State compliance with law
Last updated Jul 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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