Full Stack Developer

Apex Space•Los Angeles, CA

77d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Full-stack Developer on our team, you'll partner directly with engineers, manufacturing technicians, and operations leaders to create software that removes friction and drives execution. You'll own products end-to-end-from architecture to deployment-that materially improve how we build spacecraft.

Requirements

U.S. Persons status is required as this position requires access to export-controlled data.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
3+ years of experience building production web applications end-to-end.
Strong proficiency with React (hooks, context, modern state management) and TypeScript.
Solid backend development skills using Python (FastAPI, Django, Flask) or Node.js.
Experience designing SQL or NoSQL schemas and writing performant, maintainable queries.
Familiarity with cloud-hosted deployments (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
Ability to translate complex real-world workflows into clean APIs and elegant user experiences.
Comfortable working closely with non-technical stakeholders; strong written and verbal communication.

Nice To Haves

Experience with data platforms like Palantir Foundry, Snowflake, Databricks, or Looker.
Familiarity with manufacturing or operational systems (ERP, MRP, MES, PLM).
Knowledge of infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, CDK) and event-driven architectures.

Responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain fullstack web applications that streamline spacecraft design, manufacturing, and testing processes.
Develop RESTful APIs and backend services to support internal workflows and external integrations.
Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and operations teams to understand needs and build solutions.
Own the architecture, performance, and security of the systems you develop.
Help shape our internal software ecosystem to be modular, scalable, and developer-friendly.
Contribute to defining software best practices, architecture decisions, and deployment standards.

Benefits

Shared upside: Receive equity in Apex, letting you benefit from the work you create
Best-in-class healthcare: 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents, plus $100k life insurance at no cost
Comprehensive PTO package to reset and recharge - starting at 15 days vacation, growing to 20+ days annually, plus 10 paid holidays
Competitive 401(k) plan with generous matching - 100% match on first 3%, 50% on next 2%
8 weeks paid parental leave plus childcare reimbursement up to $350/day for work-related travel
Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks to keep you fueled throughout the day
Vibrant community: Monthly office BBQs, pickleball tournaments, run club, and social gatherings for you and your family
Your dream desk setup and all the tools you need to be your most productive self
World-class Playa Vista office with EV chargers, with the benefit of in-person collaboration with amazing coworkers and flexibility to integrate work and life
Real impact opportunity: Work alongside experts from aerospace, new space, and other cutting-edge industries to make a lasting difference