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Original Job Post

SpaceX · 3 days ago

Sr. Backend Software Engineer

Redmond, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$160K/yr - $220K/yr

5+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Develop highly reliable and available software systems for managing thousands of satellites in low-earth orbit

Participate in architecture, design, and code reviews

Develop mission-critical architecture that aggregates satellite information into actionable decisions for launch times, satellite trajectory planning, deconfliction, and deorbit decisions

Qualification

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PythonRelational DatabasesPostgreSQLCockroachDBSystems-level designC++GolangDistributed systemsLarge-scale consumer internet systemsContainerization technologiesDockerKubernetesVersion controlTestingContinuous integrationDeploymentMonitoringProfilingApplication performanceSatellitesSpacecraft systemsWilling to work extended hoursWilling to work weekends

Required

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, math, or science discipline and +5 years of professional experience in software development; OR 7+ years of professional experience in software development in lieu of a degree (internship experience is applicable)

Experience with Python

Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, CockroachDB, or similar)

Preferred

Experience with systems-level design of highly-critical software infrastructure

Experience with C++, and/or Golang

Experience with distributed systems or large-scale consumer internet systems

Production experience with containerization technologies (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes)

Understanding of version control, testing, continuous integration, build, deployment, and monitoring

Experience with profiling and improving application performance

Previous experience with satellites or spacecraft systems is a plus

Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k)-retirement plan

Short & long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

Various other discounts and perks

3 weeks of paid vacation

10 or more paid holidays per year

5 days of sick leave per year

Company

SpaceX

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SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that focuses on reducing the costs associated with space travel by using reusable rockets.

Founded in 2002

Hawthorne, California, USA

1,001-5,000 employees

https://www.spacex.com

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