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Backend Software Engineer, GNC (Starlink)

SpaceX ·Redmond, WA ·Onsite 37d ago
C++PythonGoCDistributed SystemsDockerKubernetesPostgreSQL

About the role

Join Starlink's Space Safety team to build mission-critical distributed systems for collision avoidance, space situational awareness, and orbit determination. Develop highly reliable software for managing thousands of satellites in low-earth orbit, from design through deployment. Participate in architecture reviews, prototyping, and continuous integration. Contribute to a system that keeps space safe for all operators.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelors degree in STEM and 1+ year of industry/internship experience, or 2+ years of professional software development. Must have professional experience in C++, Python, Golang, or similar. Preferred skills include strong C/C++ in production, distributed systems, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), relational databases (PostgreSQL, CockroachDB), profiling, and real-time or physics simulation experience.

About the company

SpaceX

SpaceX is a leader in the aerospace industry, revolutionizing space technology with its reusable rockets and Starship spacecraft. The company's mission is to make life multiplanetary by developing reliable and cost-effective solutions for Earth orbit, lunar, and Martian travel, while also providing high-speed internet globally through its Starlink satellite constellation.

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$125k–175k
Onsite Redmond, WARedmond, United States
Posted 37d ago
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SpaceX
https://www.spacex.com

SpaceX is a leader in the aerospace industry, revolutionizing space technology with its reusable rockets and Starship spacecraft. The company's mission is to make life multiplanetary by developing reliable and cost-effective solutions for Earth orbit, lunar, and Martian travel, while also providing high-speed internet globally through its Starlink satellite constellation.

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