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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # EMBEDDED SOFTWARE ENGINEER, LASER MESH ROUTING (STARLINK) - **Company:** Space Exploration Technologies Corp. - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $175,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Data Analysis, Assembly Language, C++ (Programming Language), Code Review, Computer Programming, Computer Networks, Convex Optimization, Data Visualization, Software Debugging, Distributed Systems, Embedded Software, Video Game Development, Design of User Interfaces, Hardware Virtualization, Human-Computer Interaction, Network Topologies, Internet Services, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Engineering, Test Execution Engine, Planning Software, Network Routers, High Performance Computing, Information Technology - **Published:** August 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/sr-embedded-software-engineer-laser-mesh-routing-starlink-palo-alto-ca--2084ec6d-4a87-4d13-9a86-b54803d14980 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or STEM discipline and 5+ years of professional experience in software development experience; OR 7+ years of professional experience in software development in lieu of a degree. * Development experience in assembly, C, or C++. PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: * Knowledgeable in real-time rendering, game engine development, physics simulation, or other real-time, resource-constrained, high-performance computing. * Knowledgeable in network topology, numerical optimization techniques, graph theoretic approaches, or convex optimization. * Developed, debugged, and deployed software that has been used in real world applications/projects. * Creative approach to problem solving, exceptional analytical skills, and engineering fundamentals. * Excellent communication skills both written and verbal. * Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements. * Experience with distributed systems and internet services., Assembly Language, Broadband, C Programming Language, C++ Programming Language, Code Reviews, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Computer Science, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Debugging Tools, Distributed Computing, Embedded Software, Games Programming, Government Regulations, Hardware Virtualization, Internet/Online Service, Mathematics, Network Routers, Network Software, Network Topology, Physics, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Prototyping, Receivers, Simulation, Software Design, Software Development, Software Engineering, Stock Purchase Plans, Test Plan/Schedule, Testing, United States Citizen, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), Writing Skills ## Description As a Beam Planning Software and Network Software Engineer on the Starlink program, you will be solving challenges that improve our ability to fully utilize the hardware we have deployed. Our goal is to provide customers with the best possible satellite internet experience, often providing under-served communities with affordable, life-changing broadband internet access. Our software engineers are responsible for the complete lifecycle of the software they create, including development, testing, and support. We expect our engineers to close the feedback loop between software design and real-world performance. In this role, your software will have a meaningful and measurable impact on the world., * Develop highly reliable, real-time software that determines which beams (user, laser, gateway, etc) should be formed in order to provide the best possible user experience for our low-latency, high-bandwidth satellite-based global network. * Participate in and lead architecture, design, and code reviews. * Develop prototypes and manage experiments to prove out key design concepts. * Develop tools for software development and deployment, data analysis and visualization, and test execution across multiple environments, including virtualized hardware environments, real hardware-in-the-loop simulations, and on-orbit testing. ## Related Videos - [Robots are coming into the wild! 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