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OS/Platform Software Engineer (Starlink)

SpaceX is building Starlink, the world’s largest satellite broadband system, and is seeking an OS/Platform Software Engineer to design, develop, test, and support Linux-based platform software for spacecraft and ground components. The role focuses on bringing up space-grade SoCs, maintaining in-house OSS branches (Linux, Buildroot, u-boot), ensuring secure boot and runtime security, and developing infrastructure and tools to accelerate platform development and testing.

Skills

  • Proficient development in C, C++, Python and/or Rust
  • Embedded Linux and kernel-level experience
  • Device driver development
  • ARM embedded systems experience
  • Knowledge of secure boot flows and runtime security
  • Networking and Linux networking stack familiarity
  • Testing, CI/CD, build and deployment systems
  • Strong debugging and performance optimization skills
  • Clear written and verbal communication

Responsibilities

  • Maintain and update in-house branches of open-source projects (Linux, Buildroot, u-boot)
  • Implement and support secure boot and runtime security for Linux-based satellite components
  • Maintain spacecraft Ethernet network and connectivity
  • Develop, deploy, and test spacecraft software update processes
  • Support lifecycle of in-house and third-party SoCs and peripherals from prototype to on-orbit operations
  • Build and maintain OS/platform-specific test infrastructure and tooling
  • Develop and support device drivers for third-party and in-house components
  • Act as the first software team to receive and validate new satellite components
  • Interface with Silicon, Electrical, and Application teams for hardware bring-up and integration

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, math, or science OR equivalent professional experience
  • Internship experience may be applied toward experience requirement

Benefits

  • Base salary in posted ranges with level-based determination
  • Potential long-term incentives (company stock, stock options, long-term cash awards)
  • Potential discretionary bonuses and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance and life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Approximately 3 weeks paid vacation and 10+ paid holidays per year
  • Paid sick time in compliance with WA law
  • Company shuttles from select Seattle locations
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