SpaceX

Software Engineer, Applied AI (Starlink)

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3 months ago
Redmond, WA, USAEntry Level / Mid Level
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Base Salary

$125k - $150k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Develop well-architected, responsive, and performant web applications.
  • Develop highly reliable and available software systems for Starlink.
  • Design and implement highly available, fault-tolerant networks that operate at scale with minimal maintenance.
  • Deliver expert-level TypeScript and React code for modern browsers.
  • Build full-stack applications in a .NET microservice architecture running in Kubernetes.
  • Use continuous monitoring and alerting to support data-driven decisions and improve system quality and observability.
  • Collaborate with internal partners and engineering teams across Starlink on architecture, design, code reviews, and engineering processes.
  • Investigate user problems and create efficient solutions while owning delivery outcomes.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a STEM discipline plus at least one year of full-stack software experience, or at least three years of professional full-stack software experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Programming experience in Python, C#, .NET, Go, Scala, Java, or a similar object-oriented language.
  • Production experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Front-end experience with Angular, React, or a similar JavaScript framework.
  • Database experience with PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or similar database technologies.
  • Experience with version control, continuous integration, continuous delivery concepts, UNIX-like operating systems, and a CI/CD tool.
  • Experience profiling and improving application performance, build systems, and package management tools.
  • Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
  • Applicants must satisfy applicable ITAR authorization requirements.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
  • 401(k) retirement plan, short- and long-term disability insurance, and life insurance.
  • Paid parental leave, employee discounts, and other perks.
  • Three weeks of paid vacation and 10 or more paid holidays per year.
  • Washington State paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law.
  • Company shuttles operate Monday through Friday from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office.
  • The role may require extended hours and weekends as needed.

Tech Stack

AngularBazelC#DockerGoGradleJavaKubernetesMakeMicrosoft SQL Server.NETnpmPostgreSQLPythonReactScalaTypeScript
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About SpaceX

10,000+ employees

SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches orbital rockets and spacecraft, and operates Starlink, a global satellite internet network for consumers, businesses, and governments. Its revenue comes from commercial and government launch services (Falcon 9/Falcon Heavy, Dragon cargo and crew to the ISS) and subscription broadband with Starlink hardware and service. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Hawthorne, California, the privately held company serves NASA and commercial satellite operators, building most systems in-house.

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