New Graduate Engineer, Software (Starlink)

About the role

SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make a future where humanity is out exploring the stars possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. We’re leveraging our experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world’s most advanced broadband internet system. As a Software Engineer on the Starlink program, you will be solving challenges underpinning every aspect of the program’s growth.

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

Requirements

• Graduating with a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree or PhD in 2026 or 2027
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, math, or a STEM discipline and 1+ years of professional experience in software engineering
• Development experience in C, C++, Golang, Python, or Rust

Skills and Experience

• 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

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, Refugee under 8 U.S.C.1157, or Asylee under 8 U.S.C.1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.