Software Engineer, Embedded Software (Starlink)

TL;DR

Software Engineer, Embedded Software (Starlink): Designing, developing, and testing software for hirify.global flight and ground systems to control the Starlink satellite constellation with an accent on highly reliable autonomous systems, resilience, and fault tolerance. Focus on building prototypes, analyzing system metrics, and owning the full software development lifecycle from design to flight operations.

Location: Onsite (Redmond, WA)

Salary: Software Engineer/Level I: $122,500.00 - $145,000.00/per year; Software Engineer/Level II: $140,000.00 - $170,000.00/per year

Company

hirify.global develops technologies to enable human life on Mars and is actively exploring the stars.

What you will do

• Develop highly reliable autonomous software systems and their full suite of testing.
• Design software for both vehicles flying in space and their supporting ground systems.
• Build prototypes and analyze system metrics to prove key design concepts.
• Own all aspects of software development, including design, testing, release, and flight operations.
• Provide strong technical leadership and focus on continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or STEM discipline OR 2+ years of experience in software development.
• Development experience in C/C++, Python, or similar programming languages.
• Must be a U.S. citizen, national, lawful permanent resident (green card holder), Refugee, or Asylee due to ITAR requirements.
• Willing to work extended hours and weekends when needed.

Nice to have

• Strong software design and development skills.
• Experience designing fault-tolerant, distributed, or real-time systems.
• Cross-context test design skills, ranging from unit to integrated hardware-in-the-loop tests.
• Thorough knowledge of computer architecture and networks.
• Familiarity with Linux programming.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• Access to a 401(k)-retirement plan, short & long-term disability, and life insurance.
• Paid parental leave, 3 weeks of paid vacation, and 10 or more paid holidays per year.
• Eligibility for 5 days of sick leave per year.
• Company shuttles offered for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the Redmond office.
• Opportunity for long-term incentives (company stock, stock options, cash awards) and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.