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PRINCIPAL WI-FI SOFTWARE ENGINEER, CONSUMER PRODUCTS (STARLINK)
At SpaceX we’re leveraging our experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world’s most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is the world’s largest satellite constellation and is providing fast, reliable internet to 3M+ users worldwide. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system – thousands of satellites, consumer receivers that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing, and the software that brings it all together. We’ve only begun to scratch the surface of Starlink’s potential global impact and are looking for best-in-class engineers to help maximize Starlink’s utility for communities and businesses around the globe.
As a Principal Wi-Fi Software Engineer working on Starlink’s global consumer product line, you will be a critical piece of the overall product roadmap and customer experience. We are looking for experts in the Wi-Fi space to help Starlink deliver an amazing end-to-end product that increases customer experience for millions of users all around the world. You see the big picture, prioritize accordingly, and are comfortable with working at different levels of abstraction.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Driving the Wi-Fi software and roadmap for our Wi-Fi products, used by the majority of Starlink users around the world.
- Debugging and optimizing kernel-level system performance.
- Collaborating with our RF and EE engineers to improving our testing procedures for both software and hardware.
- Mentoring software engineers and building a great work culture.
- Improving our Wi-Fi mesh performance.
- 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.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, math, or STEM discipline and 10+ years of professional experience in software development; or 12+ years of professional experience in software development in lieu of degree.
- 8+ years development experience in C or C++.
- Experience with the IEEE 802.11 wireless standard and with networking protocols (UDP, TCP/IP, etc.).
- Experience working on embedded software for networking equipment.
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Experience with networking kernel modules and drivers.
- Strong fundamental knowledge of networks, embedded systems, math, and physics.
- Solid communication and leadership skills.
- Experience testing Wi-Fi for Performance or Stability.
- Deep understanding of testing, continuous integration, build, deployment & continuous monitoring.
- Knowledge of DHCP, IPv4, IPv6, Linux bridge, network stack internals.
- Experience driving cross-team projects.
- Experience with security issues associated with distributed systems and internet services.
- Experience with Golang and Python.
- Experience with hostAP.
- Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements.
- Experience with Wi-Fi chipsets.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Willingness to work extended hours and weekends when needed.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay range:
Wi-Fi Software Engineer/Principal: $200,000.00 - $270,000.00/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.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
- To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
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SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches the world’s most advanced rockets and spacecraft. The company was founded in 2002 by Elon Musk to revolutionize space transportation, with the ultimate goal of making life multiplanetary.
SpaceX has gained worldwide attention for a series of historic milestones. It is the only private company ever to return a spacecraft from low-Earth orbit, which it first accomplished in December 2010. The company made history again in May 2012 when its Dragon spacecraft attached to the International Space Station, exchanged cargo payloads, and returned safely to Earth — a technically challenging feat previously accomplished only by governments. Since then Dragon has delivered cargo to and from the space station multiple times, providing regular cargo resupply missions for NASA.
