Software Engineer

About the Company

Starcloud is building a network of data centers in space, starting at kilowatts and scaling to gigawatt capacity. Join our team to push the boundaries of the space economy and redefine the future of energy.

Responsibilities

• Develop highly reliable and available software systems for low-latency, high-capacity data centers in orbit
• Design and implement fault-tolerant systems that operate at scale
• Write high-quality, efficient code for embedded systems and custom hardware
• Integrate software with hardware components and collaborate with firmware engineers
• Create and execute comprehensive test plans, including simulations and on-orbit testing
• Build and maintain infrastructure to support rapid development and deployment
• Develop tools for monitoring and analyzing system performance

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Math, or a related field, or 2+ years of professional experience
• Proficiency in C, C++, Python, or similar programming languages
• Experience with the full software development lifecycle
• Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or eligible for authorization under U.S. export regulations
• Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as necessary for critical milestones

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• 3+ years of experience 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