New Graduate Engineer, Software - '26/'27 (Starlink)

SpaceX · Starlink Mobile Engineering

Where: Palo Alto, CA
Posted: Aug 14

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.

NEW GRADUATE ENGINEER, SOFTWARE - '26/'27 (STARLINK)

At SpaceX we’re leveraging our experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world’s most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is the world’s largest satellite constellation and is providing fast, reliable internet to millions of users worldwide. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system – thousands of satellites, consumer receivers that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing, and the software that brings it all together.

What you'd do

Develop highly reliable, real-time software.
Participate in and lead architecture, design, and code reviews.
Develop prototypes and manage experiments to prove out key design concepts.
Collaborate with other engineers, from other engineering disciplines, to plan and organize the development of our products.

What they want

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, math, or other STEM discipline.
Professional development experience in C, C++, Python, C# or another object oriented language (internship experience is applicable).
Graduating in the class of 2026 or 2027.

What you get

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