Software Infrastructure Engineer, Flight Software (Starlink)
SpaceX - Redmond, WA
Hiring: Software Infrastructure Engineer, Flight Software (Starlink) Company: SpaceX Location: Redmond, WA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 10:36:46 Target Skills & Keywords : Bash, Bazel, C, C++, Embedded Systems, Python About the job Experience: •Knowledge of Bazel, C++, Python, Bash •Demonstrated capacity to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements •Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively across teams in a solution-oriented manner •Demonstrated capacity to work independently or in a team Required Skills: •Maintain flight code generation tooling for flight software and GNC engineers •Maintain core flight software features that are shared across various satellite products •Work closely with flight software developers to understand slow / error prone aspects of embedded software development and fix them •Invent tools and processes that enable fast, accurate, and easy-to-use development and operational systems •Engage ground software teams to understand where flight systems should be changed to simplify constellation operations 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 •Willing to work extended hours and weekends when needed •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. Compensation: •$125,000 - $165,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!