Software Engineer, Linux Kernel (Starlink)
SpaceX · Palo Alto, CA
About this role
**SOFTWARE ENGINEER, LINUX KERNEL (STARLINK)** SpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. We design, build, and operate the largest AI supercomputers in the world from the ground up. **RESPONSIBILITIES:** • Build and maintain the lean, high-reliability Linux-based operating system that underpins our supercomputer network fabric and Starlink laser mesh of satellites • Write high-performance device drivers to extract maximum physical capability from our network and compute hardware • Manage deployment, operation, and debugging of our platform in production • Collaborate with hardware teams and external partners to design next-generation supercomputer hardware **BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:** • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or science discipline; OR 2+ years of professional software development experience • Hands-on system programming experience in C or C++ **PREFERRED SKILLS:** • Deep knowledge of the Linux kernel and networking stack • Proficiency with debugging tools (ftrace, perf, Wireshark/tcpdump, eBPF, gdb) • Experience bringing up new hardware from scratch • Track record developing and optimizing device/peripheral drivers • Understanding of peripheral hardware interface standards (Ethernet, PCIe, I2C, SPI, etc.)
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