SpaceX
New Graduate Engineer, Software - '26/'27 (Starlink)
About this role
SpaceX seeks new graduate software engineers to develop mission-critical systems for Starlink, the world's largest satellite constellation. You'll work on real-time networking, embedded firmware, infrastructure, and custom silicon software that directly impacts millions of users globally.
What you'll do
- Develop highly reliable, real-time software for satellite and ground systems
- Participate in architecture, design, and code reviews across teams
- Build prototypes and run experiments to validate design concepts
- Collaborate with cross-disciplinary engineers to plan product development
- Own the complete software lifecycle from development through production support
- Close feedback loops between software design and real-world performance
What they're looking for
- C, C++, Python, or C# programming
- Real-time and embedded systems software
- Networking protocols (UDP, TCP/IP)
- Distributed systems design
- Debugging and deployment in production environments
- Security in distributed systems
- Problem-solving and analytical thinking
- Written and verbal communication
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SpaceX
SpaceX develops advanced spacecraft and satellite systems, including the Starshield government satellite constellation and Starfall re-entry cargo capsule for global delivery. The company is hiring engineers in avionics integration, software test automation, mechanical design, and hardware reliability to validate flight-critical systems and ensure mission success.
- Website
- spacex.com
Likely interview questions
- Walk us through a project where you wrote production software that was used in a real-world application—what challenges did you face and how did you solve them?
- Starlink's network constantly changes as satellites move. How would you approach designing software to handle dynamic network topology?