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Sr. Software Engineer, High Performance Computing (Starlink)

SpaceX· Starlink Network Engineering
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Palo Alto, CA$175k - $240kFull-timePosted 4mo ago

About the role

Senior software engineer role focusing on real-time Beam Planning, network software, and optimization for Starlink satellite network. Responsibilities include developing reliable real-time software, architecture reviews, prototypes, and deployment/analysis tools to maximize 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 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 STEM discipline and 5+ years of professional experience in software development; OR 7+ years of professional experience in software development in lieu of a degree.
  • Development experience in assembly, C, or C++.

Skills

Required:Real-time software developmentC/C++/Assembly
Nice to have:Architecture and design reviewsPrototyping and experimentsTooling for deployment, data analysis, visualizationDistributed systemsNetworking concepts

Benefits

  • Access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Discounts and perks
  • Up to 3 weeks of paid vacation
  • 10+ paid holidays per year
  • Paid sick leave per company policy
  • Stock-based compensation potential (long-term incentives)
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Last updated Sep 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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