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OS/Platform Software Engineer (Starlink)

SpaceX· Starlink Satellite Flight Software
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Redmond, WA$125k - $200kfull-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

OS/Platform Software Engineer on the Starlink program at SpaceX, focusing on bringing up next generation space-grade silicon, developing software from boot loaders to business logic, and enabling rapid development and testing of OS/platform features for SpaceX Linux-based spacecraft and ground components.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain and update in house branches of OSS software such as Linux, Buildroot, and u-boot.
  • Support secureboot and runtime security of all Linux based satellite components.
  • Maintain the spacecraft Ethernet network and connectivity.
  • Develop, deploy and test spacecraft software update process.
  • Support in-house System on Chip and peripheral through the life-cycle of the part.
  • Support OS/Platform specific test infrastructure.
  • Development and support device drivers for third party and in-house components.
  • Be the first software team to receive new satellite components.
  • Interface with Silicon, Electrical, and Application Software Engineers to bring hardware from prototype stage to on-orbit operations.

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 (internship experience is applicable).
  • Development experience in C, C++, python and/or rust.

Skills

Required:Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experienceC, C++, Python and/or Rust

Benefits

  • compensation within the stated pay ranges
  • stock or long-term incentives, 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 time in Washington State
  • company shuttles for select Seattle locations to SpaceX Redmond office (Monday to Friday)
Last updated Sep 2, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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