SpaceX
Tech / AI / Software
SoftwareEngineer(StarlinkMobile)
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“Software Engineer (Starlink Mobile) at SpaceX. Skills: highly reliable, real-time software development, network topology planning and execution for satellite-based global networks, mobile phone connectivity, user experience maximization, software development lifecycle management, architecture, design, and code reviews, development tools creation, data analysis and visualization tools, test execution across multiple environments. complete lifecycle of the software they create, including developme”
What You'll Achieve.
meaningful and measurable impact on the world; maximize user experience
Industry & Context.
exceptional analytical skills; Creative approach to problem solving
Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed, U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), Refugee under 8 U.S. C. § 1157, or Asylee under 8 U. S. C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or science OR 2+ years of professional experience in software development in lieu of a degree, Development experience in Python, C, or C++
Nice to Have
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, Experience with distributed systems and internet services, Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements
What You'll Do.
complete lifecycle of the software they create
including development
close the feedback loop between software design and real-world performance
Develop highly reliable
real-time software that plans and executes network topology for our satellite-based global network to connect mobile phones and maximize user experience
Participate in and lead architecture
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
Develop prototypes and manage experiments to prove out key design concepts
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Participate in and lead architecture, design, and code reviews
Communication Scope
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Process & Methodology
manage experiments to prove out key design concepts
Full Job Description
SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. SOFTWARE ENGINEER (STARLINK MOBILE) The Starlink Mobile network will expand Starlink’s vision by providing ubiquitous connectivity and seamless access to text, voice, and data for LTE phones and devices across the globe. The Starlink Mobile network leverages the infrastructure we’ve built for Starlink over the past several years. Starlink is the world’s largest satellite constellation and is providing fast, reliable internet to 10M+ users worldwide. As the global leader in rocket and satellite launch and manufacturing, SpaceX is uniquely positioned to rapidly scale our Starlink Mobile network and will rapidly launch a constellation of hundreds of satellites. As a software engineer on the Starlink Mobile program, you are responsible for the complete lifecycle of the software they create, including development, testing, and support. We expect our engineers to close the feedback loop between software design and real-world performance. In this role, your software will have a meaningful and measurable impact on the world. RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop highly reliable, real-time software that plans and executes network topology for our satellite-based global network to connect mobile phones and maximize user experience Participate in and lead architecture, design, and code reviews 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 Develop prototypes and manage experiments to prove out key design concepts BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, math, or science discipline; OR 2+ y
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