Sr. Software Engineer (Starlink Enterprise)

SpaceX • Palo Alto, CA

1d • $175,000 - $280,000

About The Position

The Starlink Enterprise Software team builds interfaces and systems for Starlink’s largest customers. The team develops tools to manage thousands of Starlink devices around the world, backend systems to serve device data, and internal interfaces for sales and operations teams. The role spans UI/UX design, distributed systems engineering, and work with embedded software. Engineers are directly responsible for delivering the internet experience and outcomes for their users.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a STEM discipline and 5 or more years of experience building full-stack software; or 7 or more years of professional full-stack software experience in lieu of a degree. Internship experience is applicable.
• Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Programming experience in an object-oriented language.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Drive to deliver exceptional customer experiences and willingness to own outcomes.
• Front-end experience with a JavaScript or TypeScript framework.
• Experience working with relational databases.
• Experience with version control, continuous integration, and continuous delivery concepts.
• Experience developing large-scale and/or performance-critical applications.
• Experience with UNIX-like operating systems and CI/CD tools.

Responsibilities

• Engineer well-architected, responsive, performant, and reliable software for Starlink customers and internal users.
• Investigate users’ problems and develop efficient solutions.
• Build frontends for modern browsers.
• Design, build, maintain, and debug complex backend systems.
• Work with technical and non-technical partners to drive successful business outcomes.
• Participate in team architecture, design, and code reviews.
• Collaborate with other Starlink engineering teams to advance engineering processes and culture.

Benefits

• Potential long-term incentives in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards.
• Potential discretionary bonuses.
• Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Various discounts and perks.
• Up to 3 weeks of accrued paid vacation.
• 10 or more paid holidays per year.
• Paid sick leave pursuant to company policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior