Full Stack Software Engineer, Data

SpaceX•Starbase, TX, TX

About The Position

The application software team at SpaceX is the central nervous system, creating mission-critical applications that accelerate launch vehicle production and flights, as well as systems for Starlink's worldwide internet service. This role involves creating systems to analyze data from rocket launches, factory production, and Starlink's satellite constellation, including point-in-time analysis, historical analysis, and machine learning. The team collaborates closely with engineers across the company on systems related to crewed launches, Starship flights, and Starlink network changes. While aerospace experience is not required, the company seeks smart, motivated, and collaborative engineers who enjoy problem-solving and want to make an impact. Engineers will have full ownership of challenging problems, working with a team to design and produce solutions that drive SpaceX towards its goals at a rapid pace. The success of SpaceX missions depends on the software produced by this team.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in computer science, data science, engineering, math, physics, or scientific discipline; OR 2+ years of professional experience building software in lieu of a degree
1+ years of experience in full stack development, software engineering, data engineering, or data science
Willing to work extended hours and weekends when needed
Willing to travel when needed
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful, permanent resident, Refugee, or Asylee, or be eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations.

Nice To Haves

Programming experience in Python, C#, or similar languages
Experience working with data analysis libraries such as Python Pandas
Experience with machine learning libraries like SciPi and PyTorch
Experience with data exploration tools like Grafana, Jupyter Notebooks, Metabase, PowerBI or similar
Experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL
Experience building web API’s and applications using Microsoft .NET
Experience applying computer vision libraries such as OpenCV and Ultralytics to real-world problems
Good understanding of version control, testing, continuous integration, build, deployment and monitoring
Some front-end experience in Angular, React, or similar JavaScript framework
Good understanding of statistics, machine learning algorithms and frameworks

Responsibilities

Develop highly reliable and scalable data analysis libraries, systems, and data pipelines, to empower engineers across SpaceX
Create new applications that improve how the business at SpaceX operates
Collaborate with peers on architecture, design, and code reviews
Build prototypes to prove out key design concepts and quantify technical constraints
Own all aspects of software engineering and product development
Deep dive into engineering problems and involve in corporation/coordination with domain experts