SpaceX

Sr. Full Stack Software Engineer (Starlink)

SpaceX$170K — $235K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or related STEM field, or 7+ years of experience in software development without a degree
  • 5+ years of professional software development experience
  • Proficiency in full stack software development

Responsibilities

  • Develop responsive, performant web applications
  • Create reliable software systems for Starlink
  • Design fault-tolerant networks for minimal maintenance at scale
  • Write expert-level Typescript, HTML, and CSS code
  • Conduct full stack application development within a .NET Core micro-service architecture
  • Craft high-quality user experiences with aesthetic focus
  • Collaborate on architecture and code reviews
  • Deeply analyze user challenges to formulate efficient solutions

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance and paid parental leave
  • Accrual of three weeks paid vacation and additional paid holidays
  • Access to employee discounts and perks
  • Stock options and employee stock purchase plan
Full Job Description
SR. FULL STACK SOFTWARE ENGINEER (STARLINK)

At SpaceX we're leveraging our experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world's most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is the world's largest satellite constellation and is providing fast, reliable internet to millions of users worldwide. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system - thousands of satellites, consumer receivers that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing, and the software that brings it all together. We've only begun to scratch the surface of Starlink's potential global impact and are looking for best-in-class engineers to help maximize Starlink's utility for communities and businesses around the globe.

As a Sr. Full Stack Engineer, you will work closely with a mix of both external customers and internal partners across all engineering disciplines here at SpaceX to bring observability to a rapidly expanding network of millions of assets. The tools and applications you build will empower Starlink customers to manage their deployed assets in aviation, maritime, and enterprise environments while also bringing enhanced development to key features across various internal and external platforms. On this team, we will rely on you to be a key figure in the successful development of mission critical, high performance web applications. Our full stack engineers can work on a variety of sub teams, a few of which are included below:
  • Internal Tooling & Development
  • Web Application Development
  • Consumer Platform Development

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, HTML, and CSS code for modern browsers
  • Full stack application development (our system is a .NET Core micro-service architecture running in Kubernetes with a React and Angular frontend)
  • Craft aesthetically and functionally flawless user experiences
  • Collaborate with peers on 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

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or a STEM discipline and 5+ years of professional experience in software development; OR 7+ years of professional experience in software development in lieu of a degree
  • Experience with full stack software development

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Programming experience in Python, C#, .NET, Go, Scala, Java, or similar object-oriented language
  • Production experience with Docker and Kubernetes
  • Front-end experience in React, Angular, 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 tools

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:
Software Engineer/Senior: $170,000.00 - $235,000.00/per year

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k)-retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
  • 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. a7 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. a7 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

About SpaceX

SpaceX is an American aerospace manufacturer and space transportation services company founded in 2002 by entrepreneur Elon Musk. The company designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. SpaceX has developed the Falcon 1, Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and Dragon spacecraft. The company was founded with the goal of reducing space transportation costs and enabling the colonization of Mars. SpaceX has achieved several milestones in spaceflight, including the first privately-funded liquid-propellant rocket to reach orbit, the first privately-funded company to send a spacecraft to the International Space Station, and the first privately-funded company to send a human-rated spacecraft to orbit.
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