Sr. Wi-Fi Software Engineer (Starlink)

Palo Alto, CA. Posted 2 months ago

The role

You will drive the Wi-Fi software and product roadmap. You will debug and optimize kernel-level system performance and improve Wi-Fi mesh performance.

What you will do

Driving the Wi-Fi software and product roadmap
Debug and optimize kernel-level system performance
Collaborate with RF and EE engineers to improve testing procedures for software and hardware
Mentor software engineers and building a great work culture
Improve our Wi-Fi mesh performance
Invent new tools for software deployment, test execution, and data analysis

Required qualifications

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 develop
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
Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed

Nice to have

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

Benefits

Company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
Potential discretionary bonuses
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
401(k) retirement plan
Short and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
3 weeks of paid vacation
10 or more paid holidays per year
Paid sick leave

Before you apply

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the

About the company

SpaceX is developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. They are deploying Starlink, a large satellite constellation providing broadband internet.