Sr. Software Systems Engineer (Starlink)

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

SR. SOFTWARE SYSTEMS ENGINEER (STARLINK)

This position entails provisioning and managing software that is used to meet regulatory requirements for lawful intercept, content filtering and data requests. You will engage with other SpaceX engineers and SpaceX legal and market access teams to discover the needs of the mission in order to grow and maintain our global base of 3rd party and in-house applications. You will be responsible for the complete lifecycle of the software that you maintain, including development, testing with various law enforcement agencies around the world, and training the network operations team in the day to day operations of these systems.

Our ideal candidate is an engineer that other engineers can count on - you are technical, you attack every problem with enthusiasm, and you remove hurdles. You are a self-starter, team player, have the hunger to venture into unknown areas and code and make the system work.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Translate legal requirements from various countries into actionable and sustainable workflows
• Design and implement a fault-tolerant solution leveraging 3rd party and in-house software and automation to meet all present and future regulatory compliance needs for lawful intercept, content filtering, data request 
• Participate in architecture, design, and code reviews for adjacent Starlink systems
• Reliability of the production network with strong emphasis on scalable automation
• Develop prototypes to prove out key design concepts and quantify technical constraints

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in information systems, information security, computer science, or computer engineering and 2+ years of professional experience in software engineering or data analytics; OR 4+ years of professional experience in software engineering or data analytics in lieu of a degree

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Familiarity with cloud-based servers
• Familiarity with Linux system administration
• Experience in setting up VPNs across various organizations
• Development experience in C++, Python or Go
• Good networking knowledge of TCP/IP
• Creative approach to problem solving, exceptional analytical skills and engineering fundamentals
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:    
  
Pay Range:    
Software Systems Engineer/Senior: $170,000.00 - $230,000.00/per year    
   
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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