Job Summary:
SpaceX is a company dedicated to developing technologies for space exploration and enabling human life on Mars. They are seeking a Software Engineer for the Starlink Mobile program, responsible for the complete lifecycle of software development, including testing and support, to enhance global mobile connectivity. The role involves developing reliable, real-time software and tools for network management and performance optimization.
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
Qualifications:
Required:
• 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
• Development experience in Python, C, or C++
• Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed
Preferred:
• 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
Company:
SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft to facilitate space exploration. Founded in 2002, the company is headquartered in Hawthorne, USA, with a team of 1001-5000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.