Sr. Software Engineer, Beam Planning (starlink)

Sr. Software Engineer, Beam Planning (Starlink)

SpaceX is developing technologies to make human life on Mars a reality. Today, we are deploying Starlink, the world's most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is providing fast, reliable internet to 6M+ users worldwide. We are looking for the world's best engineers to maximize Starlink's global impact.

As a Beam Planning Software Engineer on the Starlink program, you will solve challenges that improve our ability to fully utilize the hardware we have deployed. Our goal is to provide customers with the best possible satellite internet experience, often providing under-served communities with affordable, life-changing broadband internet access.

Responsibilities:

• Develop highly reliable, real-time software that determines which beams should be formed to provide the best possible user experience.
• 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.

Basic 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++.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Knowledgeable in real-time rendering, game engine development, physics simulation, or other real-time, resource-constrained, high-performance computing.
• Knowledgeable in network topology, numerical optimization techniques, graph theoretic approaches, or convex optimization.
• Developed, debugged, and deployed software that has been used in real world applications/projects.
• Creative approach to problem solving, exceptional analytical skills, and engineering fundamentals.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements.
• Experience with distributed systems and internet services.

Additional Requirements:

• Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed.

Compensation and Benefits: Pay range: Software Engineer/Senior: $160,000.00 - $220,000.00/per year. Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k)-retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.