Embedded Software Engineer (Starlink) at SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA

Summary: SpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars, and they are seeking an Embedded Software Engineer for their Starlink project. The role involves designing and implementing software for consumer devices and gateways, ensuring high availability and fault tolerance for millions of users. Responsibilities: - Design and implement highly available, fault-tolerant consumer devices and gateways that operate for long periods of time with minimal maintenance for millions of users - Participate in architecture, design, and code reviews - Develop prototypes to prove out key design concepts and quantify technical constraints - Work with the Starlink factory to manufacture devices in-house - Write quality Linux based software for common processors and microcontrollers (e.g. ARM, RISC V, etc.) - Develop systems that allow for test execution across multiple environments such as virtualized hardware or real hardware-in-the-loop simulations - Invent new tools that enable more frequent and reliable software deployment, test execution, and data analysis as part of a continuous integration and release system Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or a STEM discipline and 1+ years of professional experience in software engineering; OR 3+ years of professional experience in software engineering in lieu of a degree - Development experience in C, C++, Golang, Python, or Rust - Experience with embedded or low level systems development - Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed Preferred Qualifications: - Developed, debugged, and deployed software that has been used in real world embedded devices - Creative approach to problem solving, exceptional analytical skills, and engineering fundamentals - Solid fundamental knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP etc.), electronics, math, physics, and radio frequency - Strong skills in debugging, performance optimization, and testing - Experience with security issues associated with distributed systems and internet services Required Skills: C, C++, Embedded systems Important Skills: Python, Golang, Rust, Networking protocols Nice-to-Have Skills: Debugging, Performance optimization, Testing, Analytical skills, Engineering fundamentals, Security issues Benefits: Long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, Potential discretionary bonuses, Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, Access to a 401(k) retirement plan, Short and long-term disability insurance, Life insurance, Paid parental leave, Various other discounts and perks, 3 weeks of paid vacation, 10 or more paid holidays per year, Paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy