Sr. Software Engineer

Responsibilities

• Design and implement highly available, fault-tolerant devices that operate for long periods with minimal maintenance.
• Participate in and lead architecture, design, and code reviews.
• Identify improvements to product experience, reliability, and efficiency.
• Develop prototypes and manage experiments to validate key design concepts.
• Write Linux-based software for common processors and microcontrollers.
• Develop hardware-in-the-loop testbeds and test cases.
• Own the complete software lifecycle, including development, testing, and operational support.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or a science discipline.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Expertise in technologies previously used and the ability to analyze technical issues deeply.
• Experience with embedded systems and launching and operating consumer or enterprise products.
• Knowledge of networking and the Linux networking stack.
• Curiosity, analytical problem-solving ability, strong engineering fundamentals, and effective written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements.
• Must satisfy applicable ITAR authorization requirements or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations.

Benefits

• Base salary range is $165,000.00-$270,000.00 annually, with potential stock or long-term cash awards, discretionary bonuses, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage; 401(k); short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; paid parental leave; discounts; and other perks.
• Approximately three weeks of paid vacation and 10 or more paid holidays per year.
• Washington State employees accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law.
• Company shuttles provide roundtrip travel Monday through Friday from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office.