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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # OS/Platform Software Engineer (Starlink) - **Company:** Space Exploration Technologies Corp. - **Location:** Redmond, WA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $125,000.0 - $145,000.0 - **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position - **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Business Logic, Software Applications, Unit Testing, Booting (BIOS), UClibc (C Standard Library), C++ (Programming Language), Computer Networks, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Linux, Device Drivers, Ethernet, Python (Programming Language), Linux Kernel, Performance Tuning, Software Engineering, System on a Chip, System Software, Information Technology, U-Boot - **Published:** May 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/career/16989313/Os-Platform-Software-Engineer-Starlink-Washington-Redmond ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or science discipline; OR 2+ years of professional experience in software development in lieu of a degree (internship experience is applicable). * Development experience in C, C++, python and/or rust. PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: * Linux Kernel Up streamed patches preferred. * Knowledge of networking and Linux networking stack. * Good knowledge of computer architecture and modern secure boot flows. * Experience with ARM embedded systems. * Deep understanding of testing, continuous integration, build, deployment & continuous monitoring. * Creative approach to problem solving, exceptional analytical skills and engineering fundamentals. * Strong skills in debugging, performance optimization, and unit testing. * Excellent communication skills both written and verbal. * 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 ITAR here. ## Description As an OS/Platform Software Engineer on the Starlink program, you will be solving challenges underpinning every aspect of the program's growth. The areas you could have an impact on could include, but are not limited to: * Bringing up next generation space grade silicon, including in house designed system on chip and peripherals. * Develop software from the early stage boot loaders to business logic with an emphasis on deterministic, secure, and performant platform for all of SpaceX Linux based spacecraft and grounds-based components. * Infrastructure and tools to enable rapid development and testing of new features for all OS/platform features. Our software engineers are responsible for the complete lifecycle of the software they create, including development, testing, and support., * Maintain and update in house branches of OSS software such as Linux, Buildroot, and u-boot. * Support secureboot and runtime security of all Linux based satellite components. * Maintain the spacecraft Ethernet network and connectivity. * Develop, deploy and test spacecraft software update process. * Support in-house System on Chip and peripheral through the life-cycle of the part. * Support OS/Platform specific test infrastructure. * Development and support device drivers for third party and in-house components. * Be the first software team to receive new satellite components. * Interface with Silicon, Electrical, and Application Software Engineers to bring hardware from prototype stage to on on-orbit operations. ## Related Videos - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [The best of two worlds - Bringing enterprise-grade Linux to the vehicle](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/67-the-best-of-two-worlds-bringing-enterprise-grade-linux-to-the-vehicle) - [What I learned as a developer from accidents in space](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/642-what-i-learned-as-a-developer-from-accidents-in-space) - [Robots are coming into the wild! 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