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Principal Software Engineer, CDN (Starlink)

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Principal Software Engineer, CDN (Starlink) in USA new

  • Hawthorne, CA

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and scale a new Starlink Content Delivery Network.
  • Build robust, responsive, and scalable distributed systems.
  • Create tools, visibility, and alerting to diagnose, operate, and maintain business-critical systems in real time.
  • Design algorithms to optimize hardware utilization and cost efficiency against business-critical performance metrics.
  • Implement systems that shape traffic across multiple CDNs.
  • Lead and participate in architecture, design, and code reviews.
  • Develop prototypes and manage experiments for future Starlink designs and use cases.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or another STEM discipline and 10+ years of professional software development experience, or 12+ years of software development experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Professional software development experience in C, C++, or Rust.
  • 5+ years of professional distributed-systems experience or experience designing, building, and scaling a CDN.
  • 7+ years of professional networking experience.
  • Preferred qualifications include an advanced degree, complex networking experience across layers 0–7, and experience with edge networking, DNS, traffic management, caching, load balancing, SSL/TLS, DDoS protection, or monitoring.
  • Preferred candidates have knowledge of network topology, numerical optimization, graph theory, or convex optimization and experience deploying scalable software used in real-world applications.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and adaptability skills are preferred.
  • Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
  • Must meet applicable ITAR eligibility or authorization requirements.

Benefits

  • Level 5 base salary range of $255,000.00–$340,000.00 per year, excluding additional incentives and bonuses.
  • Potential eligibility for company stock, stock options, long-term cash awards, discretionary bonuses, and an employee stock purchase plan.
  • Medical, vision, dental, 401(k), disability, life insurance, and paid parental leave benefits.
  • Approximately three weeks of paid vacation, 10 or more paid holidays, and five days of sick leave for exempt employees.
  • Additional discounts and other perks are available.

Salary: $255k - $340k/yr

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