Embedded Software Engineer (Starlink)

We are looking for best-in-class engineers to help maximize Starlink's utility for individuals, communities, and businesses. Below are just some of the focus areas for software teams on Starlink:

- Develop software running on custom hardware that is deployed to millions of devices around the world

- Create infrastructure and tools for rapid and reliable deployment of our code to our customers no matter where they are

- Write software for Starlink's custom phased array and modem silicon

- Radically improve the user experience of satellite internet

- Develop a telemetry system that scales to millions of devices with trillions of data points

- Build robust systems that are resistant to adversarial attacks

Our software engineers are responsible for the complete lifecycle of the software they create, including development, testing, and support.

- 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

- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or a STEM discipline and 1+ years of professional experience in software engineering; OR 3+ years of professional experience in software engineering in lieu of a degree

- Development experience in C, C++, Golang, Python, or Rust

- Experience with embedded or low level systems development

- 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

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

- 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.

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