SpaceX · 14 hours ago
Application Software Engineer, Data - Top Secret Clearance
SpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. The Application Software Engineer will create mission critical applications to manage data from various assets and improve operational efficiencies across the company.
Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel
Responsibilities
Develop highly reliable and scalable data pipelines to empower engineers across SpaceX
Create new applications that improve how the business at SpaceX operates
Collaborate with peers on architecture, design, and code reviews
Build prototypes to prove out key design concepts and quantify technical constraints
Own all aspects of software engineering and product development
Deep dive into business problems, find efficient solutions and apply first principles thinking
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science, data science, engineering, math, physics, or scientific discipline; OR 2+ years of professional experience building software in lieu of a degree
1+ years of experience in full stack development, software engineering, data engineering, or data science
Active Top Secret or TS/SCI
Willing to work extended hours and weekends when needed
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State
Preferred
Programming experience in Python, C#, Java, Scala, Go or similar languages
Experience working with in-stream, big data processing and analytics using Apache Kafka, Spark, Flink, SQL or similar
Experience with relational and non-relational databases, data lakes e.g. HBase, Hive, Delta Lake, PostgreSQL, CockroachDB or similar
Experience with data exploration tools like Grafana, Jupyter Notebooks, Metabase, PowerBI or similar
Good understanding of version control, testing, continuous integration, build, deployment and monitoring
Some front-end experience in Angular, React, or similar JavaScript framework
Good understanding of statistics, machine learning algorithms and frameworks
Benefits
Long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
Potential discretionary bonuses
Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
401(k) retirement plan
Short and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
3 weeks of paid vacation
10 or more paid holidays per year
Paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy
Company
SpaceX
SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
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