Principal Wi-Fi Software Engineer (Starlink)

Responsibilities

• Drive the Wi-Fi software and roadmap for our Wi-Fi products, used by the majority of Starlink users around the world
• Debug and optimize kernel-level system performance
• Collaborate with our RF and EE engineers to improve 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 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
• Able 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

Pay Range

Wi-Fi Software Engineer/Principal: $210,000.00 - $300,000.00/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.

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.