Software Engineer (Starlink)
Quick Summary
Develop highly reliable real-time software running on network switches, servers, ground antennas,
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, math, or science discipline. Experience with networking protocols (UDP, TCP/IP, etc.) and operating systems.
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.
Responsibilities
~1 min read- →Develop highly reliable real-time software running on network switches, servers, ground antennas, and satellites to optimize network performance to support the most demanding applications and environments.
- →Own the impact of the software you create over its complete lifecycle including architecture design, implementation, testing, and support. Incorporate learnings from real-world deployments to drive continual improvement.
- →Develop tools where needed to support testing, performance monitoring and troubleshooting of the systems that depend on your software.
- →Build prototypes and manage experiments to prove out key design concepts.
- →Innovate next-generation networking technologies to direct data through an ever-changing network of satellites, ground stations, and users.
Requirements
~2 min read- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, math, or science discipline.
- Experience with networking protocols (UDP, TCP/IP, etc.) and operating systems.
- Experience writing software on embedded devices.
- Experience writing C or C++ in a production environment.
- Experience owning development, testing, and deployment of software for real-world applications.
- Experience developing software for network optimization, traffic shaping, or bandwidth management.
- Proven ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements.
- Experience with security issues associated with distributed systems and internet services.
- Deep understanding of service provider networks including but not limited to:
- Connectivity (Ethernet, IPv4, IPv6 and MPLS)
- Routing (BGP, OSPF, IS-IS)
- Internet services (subscriber provisioning, BRAS, DNS, DHCP, NTP)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- 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.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.
Location & Eligibility
About this job
- Pay per year
- $125,000–$165,000 a year
- 23% below the $187,500 median for Software Engineer jobs on Jobera (7,202 salaries).
- Who can apply
- United States
- Posted
- 8 days ago
Listing Details
- Posted
- November 2, 2026
- First seen
- November 2, 2026
- Last seen
- November 11, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 8
- Repost count
- 1
- Trust Level
- 49%
- Scored at
- November 11, 2026
Signal breakdown
SpaceX is a leader in aerospace manufacturing and space transport services, founded to make life multiplanetary.
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