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Principal Wi-Fi Software Engineer (Starlink)

Palo Alto - 1450💼 Full-time💰 $210,000–$210,000🗓 2026-07-09 → 2026-09-27

Core

Drive Wi-Fi software and roadmap for Starlink's global consumer product line, optimizing kernel-level performance and mesh reliability for millions of users worldwide.

Role type

Principal Wi-Fi Software Engineer (Starlink)

Builds

Starlink consumer kits and global broadband internet system

Domain

Satellite communications, embedded networking, Wi-Fi infrastructure

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | infrastructure

Required skills

C/C++, IEEE 802.11, TCP/IP, embedded networking software, kernel-level debugging, Wi-Fi mesh optimization, CI/CD tooling

Preferred skills

Networking kernel modules/drivers, network stack internals (DHCP, IPv4/IPv6, Linux bridge), Golang, Python, hostAP, Wi-Fi chipset expertise, distributed system security

Technologies

C, C++, Golang, Python, Linux, hostAP, Wi-Fi chipsets

Responsibilities

Drive Wi-Fi software and roadmap for Starlink products; Debug and optimize kernel-level system performance; Collaborate with RF and EE engineers to improve testing procedures; Mentor software engineers; Improve Wi-Fi mesh performance; Invent new tools for software deployment, test execution, and data analysis

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with strategic oversight

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