SpaceX
Wi-Fi Software Engineer (Starlink)
About this role
SpaceX seeks a Wi-Fi Software Engineer to own the software and product roadmap for Starlink's customer-facing Wi-Fi systems. You'll debug kernel-level performance, optimize mesh networking, and collaborate across RF/EE teams while mentoring engineers to deliver exceptional internet connectivity globally.
What you'll do
- Drive Wi-Fi software and product roadmap direction
- Debug and optimize kernel-level system performance
- Collaborate with RF and electrical engineers on testing procedures
- Mentor software engineers and foster team culture
- Improve Wi-Fi mesh network performance
- Build CI/CD tools for deployment, testing, and data analysis
What they're looking for
- C/C++ development
- IEEE 802.11 wireless standard
- Networking protocols (TCP/IP, UDP)
- Embedded systems software
- Linux kernel and network stack
- Continuous integration and deployment
- Python or Go
- Leadership and cross-team collaboration
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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
- Describe your experience optimizing Wi-Fi performance at the kernel level and what metrics you prioritized.
- How have you approached debugging network connectivity issues in embedded systems, and what tools did you use?