Wi-Fi Software Engineer; Starlink

Position: Wi-Fi Software Engineer (Starlink)
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.

WI-FI SOFTWARE ENGINEER (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 millions of users worldwide. We design, build, manufacture, and operate all parts of the system including thousands of satellites and millions of customer kits. Our customers currently include teachers in the most remote parts of the Amazon, researchers in Antarctica, digital nomads who travel via RV, emergency responders, commercial airlines, cruise lines, and residential users who live in more rural or developing areas.

While users can get online within minutes almost anywhere in the world, we’ve only begun to scratch the surface of Starlink’s potential. We are looking for best-in-class engineers to help maximize Starlink’s utility for individuals, communities, and businesses.

As a Wi-Fi Software Engineer, you will be a critical piece of the overall customer experience. We are looking for experts in the Wi-Fi space to help Starlink deliver an amazing end-to-end customer experience. You see the big picture, prioritize accordingly, and are comfortable with working at different levels of abstraction.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Driving the Wi-Fi software and product roadmap

Debug and optimize kernel-level system performance

Collaborate with our RF and EE engineers to improving our testing procedures for both software and hardware

Mentor software engineers and building a great work culture

Improve 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 1+ years of professional experience in software development; or 3+ years of professional experience in software development in lieu of degree1+ 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:

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 with networking kernel modules and drivers

Experience driving cross-team projects

Experience with security issues associated with distributed systems and internet services

Experience with Golang and Python

Experience with hostAPAbility to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as neededCOMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay Range:
Wi-Fi Software Engineer/Level I: $ - $/per year

Wi-Fi Software Engineer/Level 2: $ - $/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  may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock…