Factory Software Engineer, Consumer Products (Starlink)

SpaceX develops technologies for space exploration with the goal of enabling human life on Mars, operating Starlink, the world's largest satellite constellation.
$120,000 - $170,000
Backend
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
2+ years of experience
Space

Description For Factory Software Engineer, Consumer Products (Starlink)

SpaceX, the pioneering space exploration company, is seeking a Factory Software Engineer for their revolutionary Starlink project - the world's largest satellite constellation currently serving over 4 million users globally. This role sits at the intersection of software engineering and manufacturing, where you'll develop crucial systems that power Starlink's production facilities.

As a Factory Software Engineer, you'll be instrumental in creating and maintaining the software infrastructure that enables the manufacturing of Starlink's consumer products. You'll work on challenging problems that span both server-side applications and product-level software, ensuring smooth manufacturing operations through reliable software deployment and sophisticated testing systems.

The position offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $120,000 to $170,000 annually, depending on your experience level. Beyond the base salary, SpaceX provides comprehensive benefits including equity opportunities, medical coverage, and retirement plans, demonstrating their commitment to their employees' well-being and long-term success.

This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about contributing to SpaceX's mission of making humanity multi-planetary. You'll be working with cutting-edge technology, solving complex problems, and directly impacting the production of systems that are revolutionizing global internet connectivity.

The ideal candidate will bring strong software development experience in languages like Python, Golang, or Rust, combined with a solid understanding of networking protocols and distributed systems. This is an opportunity to be part of a team that's literally changing the world, one satellite at a time.

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Responsibilities For Factory Software Engineer, Consumer Products (Starlink)

  • Write software for servers and products during manufacturing process
  • Create infrastructure and tools for rapid software deployment
  • Debug software and hardware issues to improve factory output
  • Work with Starlink factory engineering teams
  • Design and implement highly available, fault-tolerant systems
  • Develop systems for test execution across multiple environments
  • Setup and maintain servers and networking for factory use
  • Participate in architecture, design, and code reviews

Requirements For Factory Software Engineer, Consumer Products (Starlink)

Python
Go
Rust
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or STEM; OR 2+ years professional experience
  • Development experience in Python, Golang, C++, or Rust
  • Knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP)
  • Strong debugging, performance optimization, and testing skills
  • Experience with distributed systems security
  • Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed
  • Must be U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee (ITAR requirements)

Benefits For Factory Software Engineer, Consumer Products (Starlink)

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
401k
Parental Leave
Equity
  • 3 weeks paid vacation
  • 10+ paid holidays per year
  • 5 days sick leave per year
  • Long-term incentives (company stock, stock options)
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Short & long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Various discounts and perks

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