Sr. Software Engineer, CDN (Starlink)
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Job description
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Design, build, and scale a new Content Delivery Network (CDN) for Starlink
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Build robust, responsive, and scalable distributed systems.
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Build the necessary tools, visibility, and alerting mechanisms to effectively diagnose, operate, and maintain complex, business-critical systems in real-time.
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Design algorithms to understand and optimize hardware utilization and cost efficiency, evaluated against intuitive and business-critical performance metrics.
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Implement the systems which shape traffic across multiple CDNs.
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Participate in and lead architecture, design, and code reviews.
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Develop prototypes and manage experiments to prove out future design concepts and future use cases for Starlink.
Requirements
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Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering or other STEM discipline AND 5+ years of professional experience in software development; Or 7+ years of software development experience in lieu of a degree.
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Software development experience in C, C++, or Rust.
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3+ years of professional distributed systems experience or experience designing, building, and/ scaling a CDN system.
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3+ years of professional networking experience.
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
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Advanced degree in computer science or engineering.
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Professional experience working on complex networking systems (layers 0-7).
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Experience with Edge Networking, DNS, Traffic Management, Caching, Load Balancing, SSL/TLS, DDoS protection, and/or monitoring.
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Knowledgeable in network topology, numerical optimization techniques, graph theory approaches, or convex optimization.
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Developed, debugged, and deployed scalable software that has been used in real world applications/projects.
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Creative approach to problem solving, exceptional analytical skills, and engineering fundamentals.
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Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
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Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements., + To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITARhere (https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/?id=ddtc_kb_article_page&sys_id=24d528fddbfc930044f9ff621f961987) .
Benefits & conditions
- Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay range:
Software Engineer /Senior: $160,000.00 - $220,000.00/per year
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k)-retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year. Company shuttles are offered to employees for round trip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.
