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# Sr. Wi-Fi Software Engineer (Starlink)

- **Company:** Space Exploration Technologies Corp.
- **Location:** Palo Alto, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $175,000.0 - $270,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, C++ (Programming Language), Protocol Stack, Continuous Integration, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Software Debugging, Linux, Distributed Systems, Embedded Software, IEEE 802.11, Networking Hardware, IPv4, IPv6, Internet Services, Python (Programming Language), Network Protocols, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, TCP/IP, Test Execution Engine, Wi-Fi Technology, Information Technology, Golang
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/18068423?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F18068423%2FSr-Wi-Fi-Software-Engineer-Starlink-California-Palo-Alto

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or STEM discipline and 5+ years of professional experience in software development; or 7+ years of professional experience in software development in lieu of degree
 * 3+ years development experience in C or C++
 * Experience with the IEEE 802.11 wireless standard and with networking protocols (UDP, TCP/IP, etc.)
 * Experience working on embedded software for networking equipment

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

 * Strong fundamental knowledge of networks, embedded systems, math, and physics
 * Solid communication and leadership skills
 * Experience testing Wi-Fi for performance or stability
 * Deep understanding of testing, continuous integration, build, deployment & continuous monitoring
 * Knowledge of DHCP, IPv4, IPv6, Linux bridge, network stack internals
 * Experience with networking kernel modules and drivers
 * Experience driving cross-team projects
 * Experience with security issues associated with distributed systems and internet services
 * Experience with Golang and Python
 * Experience with hostAP
 * 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

* Driving the Wi-Fi software and product roadmap
 * Debug and optimize kernel-level system performance
 * Collaborate with our RF and EE engineers to improving our testing procedures for both software and hardware
 * Mentor software engineers and building a great work culture
 * Improve our Wi-Fi mesh performance
 * Invent new tools that enable more frequent and reliable software deployment, test execution, and data analysis as part of a continuous integration and release system


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