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Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.\nSOFTWARE ENGINEER, FLIGHT SOFTWARE (STARLINK)\nAs an engineer on the Starlink flight software team, you will design, develop and test software that is used to control SpaceX flight and ground systems. You will be responsible for both components that fly on robotic vehicles in space, and the ground systems that orchestrate the world’s largest satellite constellation. You will engage with other SpaceX software and hardware engineers to discover the needs of the mission and code highly reliable software that turns the mission into a reality. You will be responsible for the complete life cycle of the software you create, from development to testing to operation during a continuous mission. \nAerospace 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. \nRESPONSIBILITIES: \nDevelop highly reliable autonomous software systems, and the full suite of testing needed to ensure their resilience, fault tolerance, and correctness \nDesign software for both vehicles flying in space, and the ground systems that support them \nBuild prototypes and analyze system metrics to prove out key design concepts and quantify technical constraints \nOwn all aspects of software development, including design, testing, release, and flight operations \nProvide strong technical leadership, focus on continuous improvement \nBASIC QUALIFICATIONS: \nBachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or STEM discipline OR 2+ years of experience in software development \nDevelopment experience in C/C++, Python, or other similar programming languages \nPREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: \nInterested 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. \nStrong software design and development skills \nExperience designing fault tolerant, distributed, or real-time systems \nCross-context test design skills, ranging from simple unit tests through to integrated hardware-in-the-loop regression and exploratory tests \nThorough knowledge of computer architecture and networks \nKnowledge of physics, math, and electronics \nStrong skills in debugging, performance optimization, and performance testing \nFamiliarity with Linux programming \nAbility to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements \nAbility to work independently or in a team, take initiative, and communicate effectively in a solution-oriented manner \nADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: \nWilling to work extended hours and weekends when needed \nCOMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:\nPay Range:\nLevel 1: $125,000.00 - $165,000.00\nLevel 2: $145,000.00 - $200,000.00\nYour 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.\nBase 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 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. Employees in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. 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