Full Stack Software Engineer, Constellation Tools (Starlink)

Space Exploration Technologies•Redmond, WA

43d

About The Position

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. The Constellation Tools team at SpaceX is responsible for safe, secure, and efficient operations for all Starlink vehicles and ground assets. In addition to this, we oversee pipelines that process gigabytes of telemetry every second, ensuring that relevant engineers are notified when anomalies occur. All our tools have high availability and reliability requirements since they are used to maintain satellite safety and maximize network performance 24/7/365. We don't have project managers; engineers on the team are directly responsible for delivering the best operator experience for managing thousands of mission-critical assets.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a STEM discipline and 1+ years of experience building full-stack software; OR 3+ 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. Learn more about the ITAR here.

Nice To Haves

Programming experience in Python, C#, .NET, Go, Scala, Java, or similar object-oriented language
Frontend experience in Angular, React, or a similar JavaScript framework
Experience with PostgreSQL, CockroachDB, or similar relational database technologies
Experience with in-stream data processing technologies such as Kafka, RabbitMQ, Flink, Spark Streaming
Production experience with infrastructure tools such as Docker and Kubernetes
Experience with version control, continuous integration, and continuous delivery systems
Experience with Unix-like operating systems

Responsibilities

Develop well-architected highly reliable and available web applications and data pipelines that are used to command, control, and monitor fleet of assets
Frontend application development: deliver well-tested, easy-to-use, and maintainable JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML, and CSS code
Backend Development: deliver well-tested, performant, and maintainable Python, C#/.NET and Java code
Focus on continuous monitoring and alerting to foster data-driven business decisions and improve the quality and observability of our systems.
Assist in operating satellites, gateways, and other assets to improve time-to-insight, time-to-issue-resolution and create more efficient and clear operation system
Automate manual operations with a focus on operator user experience and safety of the Starlink network

Benefits

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 in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.

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