Sr. Software Engineer, Low Latency Computing (Starlink)

Description:

• Develop highly reliable, real-time software that determines which beams should be formed to optimize user experience on the satellite network.
• Participate in and lead architecture, design, and code reviews.
• Develop prototypes and manage experiments to validate key design concepts.
• Build tools for software development and deployment, data analysis and visualization, and test execution.
• Support testing across virtualized hardware environments, hardware-in-the-loop simulations, and on-orbit testing.
• Own the complete software lifecycle, including development, testing, and support.
• Close the feedback loop between software design and real-world performance.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, math, or a STEM discipline and 5+ years of professional software development experience, or 7+ years of professional software development experience in lieu of a degree.
• Development experience in assembly, C, or C++.
• Knowledge of real-time rendering, game engine development, physics simulation, or other real-time, resource-constrained, high-performance computing (preferred).
• Knowledge of network topology, numerical optimization techniques, graph theoretic approaches, or convex optimization (preferred).
• Experience developing, debugging, and deploying software used in real-world applications or projects (preferred).
• Creative problem-solving ability, exceptional analytical skills, and strong engineering fundamentals (preferred).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (preferred).
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements (preferred).
• Experience with distributed systems and internet services (preferred).
• Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
• Must meet ITAR eligibility requirements as a U.S. citizen, national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or otherwise eligible for required U.S. State Department authorization.

Benefits:

• Base salary range of $160,000 to $225,000 per year for Software Engineer / Senior levels.
• Long-term incentives, including company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards.
• Potential discretionary bonuses and access to an Employee Stock Purchase Plan with discounted stock purchase.
• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance and life insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Approximately 3 weeks of paid vacation, plus 10 or more paid holidays per year.
• Paid sick leave in accordance with company policy and applicable law.