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# SOFTWARE ENGINEER, CDN (STARLINK)

- **Company:** Space Exploration Technologies Corp.
- **Location:** Hawthorne, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $135,000.0
- **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position
- **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Convex Optimization, DDoS Mitigation, Software Debugging, Distributed Systems, Domain Name System (DNS), Graph Theory, Network Topologies, Software Engineering, Computer Networking Systems, Transport Layer Security, Load Balancing, Caching, Information Technology
- **Published:** October 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/1_spacex-8756159002

## About the Role

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: + Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering or other STEM discipline OR 2+ years of professional experience in software development in lieu of a degree. + Software development experience in C, C++, or Rust.
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: + Advanced degree in computer science or engineering. + Networking experience. + Professional distributed systems experience (internship experience is applicable). + Professional experience designing, building, and/ scaling a CDN system. + Professional experience working on complex networking systems (layers 0-7). + Experience with Edge Networking, DNS, Traffic Management, Caching, Load Balancing, SSL/TLS, DDoS protection, and/or monitoring. + Knowledgeable in network topology, numerical optimization techniques, graph theory approaches, or convex optimization. + Developed, debugged, and deployed scalable 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.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: + Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed.