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SpaceX is building Starlink, the world’s largest satellite broadband system, and is hiring Wi‑Fi Software Engineers to improve the end-to-end customer experience on Starlink user terminals. The role focuses on Wi‑Fi stack development and optimization at kernel and embedded levels, collaboration with RF and EE teams, and driving tooling and CI/CD improvements to enable reliable deployments and testing.

Skills

  • Proficient in C or C++ for embedded and systems-level development
  • Hands-on experience with IEEE 802.11 Wi‑Fi standards and mesh behaviors
  • Strong networking knowledge: TCP/IP, UDP, DHCP, IPv4 and IPv6
  • Experience with embedded networking equipment and Linux-based network stacks
  • Familiarity with kernel modules, drivers, and Linux bridge/network internals
  • Experience designing and running tests for performance and stability
  • Experience with CI/CD, build/deployment pipelines, and monitoring
  • Scripting or tooling experience (Golang or Python preferred)
  • Ability to collaborate across RF, EE, and software teams and lead cross-team projects

Responsibilities

  • Define and drive the Wi‑Fi software and product roadmap for Starlink user terminals
  • Debug and optimize kernel-level system and networking performance
  • Collaborate with RF and electrical engineering teams to improve hardware/software test procedures
  • Mentor and grow a team of software engineers; contribute to a positive engineering culture
  • Improve Wi‑Fi mesh networking performance and stability
  • Develop tools and automation for CI/CD, test execution, deployment, and data analysis

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Math, or STEM discipline — or equivalent professional experience (see basic qualifications)
  • ITAR eligibility (U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or eligible for required Department of State authorizations)
  • Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as needed

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Equity participation opportunities (company-dependent)
  • Health, dental, and vision benefits
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Paid time off and opportunities for career growth
  • Challenging, mission-driven work environment
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SpaceX, founded by Elon Musk, is an aerospace manufacturer and space transport services company aiming to revolutionize space technology, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

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DATE POSTED
January 5, 2026
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