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New Graduate Engineer, Software (Starlink) at SpaceX in Sunnyvale, CA
Entry LevelOn-siteFull-timeSunnyvale, CA$135k–$155k/yr
Skills
cc++pythonc#object oriented programmingnetworking protocolsdistributed systemssecurity for distributed systemsreal-time software development
Job Description
Summary: SpaceX is a company focused on developing technologies for space exploration, including the Starlink broadband internet system. The role involves solving complex software engineering challenges and contributing to the development of various software systems that support the Starlink program.
Responsibilities:
- Develop highly reliable, real-time software
- Participate in and lead architecture, design, and code reviews
- Develop prototypes and manage experiments to prove out key design concepts
- Collaborate with other engineers, from other engineering disciplines, to plan and organize the development of our products
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or other STEM discipline
- Professional development experience in C, C++, Python, C# or another object oriented language (internship experience is applicable)
- Graduating in the spring, summer, or fall of 2026
- Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong professional/project experience writing software in a production environment
- 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 networking protocols (UDP, TCP/IP, etc) and distributed systems
- Experience in security issues associated with distributed systems and internet services
Required Skills: C, C++, Python, C#, Object Oriented Programming, Networking Protocols, Distributed Systems, Security for Distributed Systems, Real-time Software Development
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, 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 which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law
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
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 which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law