SpaceX · 7 hours ago
Sr. Software Engineer (Starlink)
Bastrop, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expSpaceX is a company focused on developing technologies for space exploration, aiming to enable human life on Mars. They are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to contribute to the Starlink project, which involves building and operating the world's largest satellite constellation to provide broadband internet. The role includes developing reliable software systems, web applications, and collaborating with engineering teams to optimize performance.
AerospaceManufacturingSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop well-architected, responsive, and performant web applications
Develop highly reliable and available software systems for Starlink
Design and implement highly available, fault-tolerant networks that operates for long periods of time with minimal maintenance at scale
Deliver expert level TypeScript React code for modern browsers
Full stack application development (our system is a .NET micro-service architecture running in Kubernetes)
Focus on continuous monitoring and alerting to foster data-driven business decisions and improve the quality and observability of our systems
Work closely with internal partners to drive successful outcomes for the business
Collaborate with other engineering teams across Starlink to advance our engineering process in architecture, design, and code reviews
Deep dive into your users’ problems to find and create efficient solutions
Bring your voice to the table in team collaborations on architecture, design, and code reviews
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a STEM discipline and 5+ years of experience building full-stack software; OR 7+ years of professional experience building full-stack software in lieu of a degree (internship experience is applicable)
Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as 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#, .NET, Go, Scala, Java, or similar object-oriented language
Production experience with Docker and Kubernetes
Front-end experience in Angular, React, or similar JavaScript framework
Database experience with PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or similar database technologies
Experience with version control, continuous integration, and continuous delivery concepts
Expertise in profiling and improving application performance
Experience with build systems (Make, Bazel/Pants/Buck, Gradle) and package management tools (pip, npm)
Strong attention to detail
Experience with UNIX-like operating systems and CI/CD tool
A drive to deliver exceptional user experiences for customers and willingness to own all outcomes
Company
SpaceX
SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$11.78BKey Investors
Korea Investment PartnersIntesa SanpaoloAndreessen Horowitz
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Leadership Team
Elon Musk
Founder, CEO & CTO
Bret Johnsen
CFO
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