Sr. Wi-Fi Software Engineer (Starlink)

Responsibilities

• Driving the Wi-Fi software and product roadmap
• 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 5+ years of professional experience in software development; or 7+ years of professional experience in software development in lieu of degree
• 3+ years development experience in C or C++
• Experience with the IEEE 802.11 wireless standard and with networking protocols (UDP, TCP/IP, etc.)

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 hostAP

Additional Requirements

• Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed

Pay Range

Compensation and benefits: Sr. Wi-Fi Software Engineer: $175,000.00 - $230,000.00/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. 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.