Data Scientist (Starlink)

SpaceX•Redmond, WA

About The Position

SpaceX is developing Starlink, a global broadband internet system comprising satellites, consumer receivers, and supporting software. The Data Scientist will develop strategy, key metrics, tools, software services, and processes to assess how Starlink is scaling and how effectively its network serves users worldwide. The role collaborates with Starlink operators, subsystem responsible engineers, software engineers, network engineers, and external partners to support program growth. The position applies analytics and software engineering to data from space vehicles and ground-based systems.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, data science, physics, mathematics, or a STEM discipline.
At least 1 year of professional data or software engineering experience; internship experience is applicable.
Development experience in an object-oriented programming language such as C, C++, or Python.
Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as needed.

Nice To Haves

Professional experience in analytics, data science, or machine learning.
Ability to take initiative on projects and develop new expertise.
Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements.
Experience building solutions with in-stream processing of structured and semi-structured data.
Experience building predictive models and machine learning pipelines, including clustering analysis, prediction, and anomaly detection.
Experience in custom ETL design, implementation, and maintenance.
Familiarity with the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model and other common networking principles.
Experience using AI tools to accelerate work.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain mission-critical infrastructure, tools, processes, and custom software to assess growth areas for the Starlink program.
Lead technical investigations into chronic network-level issues.
Automate metric aggregation and detection of widespread application issues across Starlink.
Establish and maintain relationships with key engineering stakeholders.
Apply data analytics, models, and techniques to data products created by space vehicles.
Build ground-based software systems that ingest, transform, and store data.
Fuse data from multiple sources to create usable information.

Benefits

Potential eligibility for long-term incentives in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, discretionary bonuses, and the 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.
Other discounts and perks.
Up to 3 weeks of accrued paid vacation.
10 or more paid holidays per year.
Washington State paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law.
Company shuttles for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office, Monday through Friday.