Starcloud
Software Engineer
Redmond, WA
Work authorization required$120k-$145kDetected 22 days ago
PythonC++CI/CDEmbedded SystemsTest AutomationTCP/IPCommunication
About the role
- Join our team, push the boundaries of the space economy, and be part of this pioneering effort to redefine the future of energy.
Responsibilities
- Develop highly reliable and available software systems for our low-latency, high-capacity data centers in orbit.
- Design and implement fault-tolerant systems that operate at scale with minimal maintenance.
- Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and other engineers to refine system performance and troubleshoot issues.
- Create and execute comprehensive test plans to validate software functionality in various environments, including simulations and on-orbit testing.
- Utilize automated testing and continuous integration tools to maintain code quality and ensure robust software deployment.
- Build and maintain robust infrastructure to support rapid development, testing, and deployment of software.
- Develop tools for monitoring and analyzing system performance, ensuring continuous improvement and reliability.
- You will own the complete software lifecycle, from development through testing and support, collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver groundbreaking solutions.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Math, or a related field, or 2+ years of professional experience in software development.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, Python, or similar.
- Experience with the full software development lifecycle, including design, coding, testing, and deployment.
- Falling launch costs allow us to take advantage of the abundant energy, radiative cooling techniques, and ability to rapidly scale in space.
Nice to have
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- 3+ years of professional experience in software development, particularly in aerospace, space, or data processing industries.
- Expertise in networking protocols (UDP, TCP/IP) and high-performance systems.
- Strong skills in debugging, performance optimization, and unit testing.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a dynamic, cross-functional environment.
- Compensation and
- Additional Requirements:
- Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or eligible for authorization under U.S. export regulations.
Compensation
- $120,000 - $145,000 per year
- $140,000 - $170,000 per year
- Software Engineer/Level I: $120,000 - $145,000 per year
- Software Engineer/Level II: $140,000 - $170,000 per year
- Senior Software Engineer: $160,000 - $210,000 per year
Benefits
- Starcloud offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including:
- Potential for stock options, discretionary bonuses, and other long-term incentives.
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- Short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and paid parental leave.
- Generous paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave
Equal opportunity
- Employer:
- Starcloud is committed to fostering an inclusive and meritocratic workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify our Human Resources Department.
- Join Starcloud and shape the future!
- Embrace the challenge, push technological boundaries, and contribute to solving the global energy challenge. Apply today to join our visionary team dedicated to innovation and advancing humanity.
Visa & Work Authorization
- citizen, lawful permanent resident, or eligible for authorization under U
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