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# Software Engineer, Embedded Software (Starlink)

- **Company:** Space Exploration Technologies Corp.
- **Location:** Redmond, WA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $125,000.0 - $165,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Unit Testing, C++ (Programming Language), Software Debugging, Linux, Embedded Software, Fault Tolerance, Python (Programming Language), Performance Tuning, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Performance Testing, Real Time Systems, Information Technology, Programming Languages
- **Published:** October 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/1_spacex-8752598002

## About the Role

You will be responsible for the complete life cycle of the software you create, from development to testing to operation during a continuous mission.
Aerospace experience is not required to be successful here - rather, we look for smart, motivated, collaborative engineers who love solving problems and want to make an impact on an ambitious and inspiring mission.
RESPONSIBILITIES: + Develop highly reliable autonomous software systems, and the full suite of testing needed to ensure their resilience, fault tolerance, and correctness + Design software for both vehicles flying in space, and the ground systems that support them + Build prototypes and analyze system metrics to prove out key design concepts and quantify technical constraints + Own all aspects of software development, including design, testing, release, and flight operations + Provide strong technical leadership, focus on continuous improvement BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: + Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or STEM discipline OR 2+ years of experience in software development + Development experience in C/C++, Python, or other similar programming languages PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Interested candidates who meet the basic qualifications should consider applying.
The following preferred skills and experience are helpful for this role, but candidates with only some of them are able to be successful on our team.
Learning on the job is critical success at SpaceX, and a core part of the excitement of working on a flight software team. + Strong software design and development skills + Experience designing fault tolerant, distributed, or real-time systems + Cross-context test design skills, ranging from simple unit tests through to integrated hardware-in-the-loop regression and exploratory tests + Thorough knowledge of computer architecture and networks + Knowledge of physics, math, and electronics + Strong skills in debugging, performance optimization, and performance testing + Familiarity with Linux programming + Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements + Ability to work independently or in a team, take initiative, and communicate effectively in a solution-oriented manner ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: + Willing to work extended hours and weekends when needed COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Pay Range: Level 1