Factory Software Engineer

Join SpaceX in Bastrop, TX on site to contribute to Starlink manufacturing software, build deployment tooling, and help diagnose software and hardware challenges to boost factory output. This role focuses on delivering reliable, scalable software that powers in-house device production and continuous improvement within a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Starlink factory engineering teams to enable in-house device fabrication
• Develop new tooling to enable more frequent and dependable software deployments, tests, and data analysis within a continuous integration and release framework
• Architect and implement highly available, fault-tolerant systems designed for long uptimes with minimal intervention
• Build test execution capabilities across multiple environments, including virtualized hardware and hardware-in-the-loop simulations
• Set up and maintain servers and networking gear for factory use
• Contribute to architecture, design, and code reviews

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or a STEM discipline; OR 2+ years of professional software engineering experience in lieu of a degree (internship experience is applicable)
• Development experience in Python, Golang, C++, or Rust

Technologies

• Python
• Golang
• C++
• Rust

Preferred skills and experience

• Solid fundamental knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, etc.), electronics, and radio frequency concepts
• Creative problem solving with strong analytical abilities and solid engineering fundamentals
• Strong debugging, performance optimization, and testing capabilities
• Experience addressing security considerations in distributed systems and internet services

Additional requirements

Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed

ITAR requirements

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (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.