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Sr. Software Engineer, CDN (Starlink)

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Sr. Software Engineer, CDN (Starlink) in USA new

  • Redmond, WA

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and scale a new Content Delivery Network for Starlink.
  • Build robust, responsive, and scalable distributed systems.
  • Develop tools, visibility, and alerting mechanisms for diagnosing, operating, and maintaining business-critical systems in real time.
  • Design algorithms to optimize hardware utilization and cost efficiency using performance metrics.
  • Implement systems that shape traffic across multiple CDNs.
  • Participate in and lead architecture, design, and code reviews.
  • Develop prototypes and manage experiments for future Starlink designs and use cases.
  • Work extended hours and weekends as needed.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or another STEM discipline and 5+ years of professional software development experience, or 7+ years of software development experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Professional software development experience in C, C++, or Rust.
  • At least 3 years of professional distributed systems experience or experience designing, building, and scaling a CDN system.
  • At least 3 years of professional networking experience.
  • Preferred: advanced degree in computer science or engineering.
  • Preferred: experience with complex networking systems across layers 0–7, edge networking, DNS, traffic management, caching, load balancing, SSL/TLS, DDoS protection, and monitoring.
  • Preferred: knowledge of network topology, numerical optimization, graph theory, or convex optimization.
  • Preferred: experience developing, debugging, and deploying scalable software used in real-world applications.
  • Preferred: strong problem-solving, analytical, communication, and engineering skills and adaptability to changing requirements.

Benefits

  • Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
  • 401(k) retirement plan, disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, discounts, and other perks.
  • Potential eligibility for company stock, stock options, long-term cash awards, discretionary bonuses, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
  • Approximately three weeks of paid vacation and 10 or more paid holidays per year; exempt employees receive five days of sick leave per year.
  • Company shuttles operate Monday through Friday from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office.
  • The role may require extended hours and weekends as needed.

Salary: $190k - $270k/yr

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