SpaceX
Wi-Fi Software Engineer (Starlink)
About this role
SpaceX seeks a Wi-Fi Software Engineer to optimize Starlink's satellite internet customer experience by developing Wi-Fi software, improving mesh networking performance, and driving the product roadmap. You'll work on kernel-level optimization, collaborate across RF and hardware teams, and mentor engineers while building deployment and testing infrastructure.
What you'll do
- Drive Wi-Fi software and product roadmap development
- Debug and optimize kernel-level system performance
- Collaborate with RF and electrical engineers on testing procedures
- Mentor software engineers and cultivate team culture
- Optimize 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 and networking protocols (TCP/IP, UDP)
- Embedded software for networking equipment
- Linux kernel modules and network drivers
- DHCP, IPv4, IPv6, network stack internals
- Continuous integration and deployment systems
- Python and Golang
- hostAP experience
Benefits
- Stock options and long-term incentives
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid parental leave and 3 weeks vacation
- 10+ paid holidays per year
- Life and disability insurance
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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 network performance at the kernel level and what specific bottlenecks you've addressed
- How have you approached debugging complex Wi-Fi connectivity or stability issues in production environments?