Sr. 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

- 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 5+ years of professional experience in software engineering; OR 7+ years of professional experience in software engineering in lieu of a degree

- 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