SpaceX · 2 days ago

Backend Software Engineer (Starlink)

Redmond, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$120K/yr - $145K/yr

1+ 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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PythonDistributed systemsPostgreSQLCockroachDBC++GolangContainerizationSystems-level designDockerKubernetesVersion controlContinuous integrationTestingDeploymentMonitoringApplication performanceSatellites experience

Required

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, math, or science discipline and +1 years of professional experience in software development; OR 3+ 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)

Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed