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 1+ years of professional experience in software development; or 3+ years of professional experience in software development in lieu of degree
• 1+ 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

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.

Learn more about the ITAR here.

Qualifications

• 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.