SpaceX

Software Engineer, Tracking (Starshield)

SpaceX

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8 days ago
Hawthorne, CA, USA
Entry Level / Mid Level

Base Salary

$120k - $145k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Build software tools and construct scenarios to analyze system performance.
  • Develop prototypes to prove out key design concepts and quantify technical constraints.
  • Collaborate with other engineers to plan and organize the development of our products.
  • Oversee the software lifecycle from determining core requirements to rollout and beyond.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, computer science, data science, or an engineering discipline.
  • Software development experience in either C++ or Python.
  • Experience with distributed systems or large-scale consumer internet systems is preferred.
  • Production experience with containerization technologies like Docker or Kubernetes is a plus.
  • Understanding of version control, testing, continuous integration, and deployment is beneficial.
  • Experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL or CockroachDB is advantageous.
  • Strong background in math and physics is preferred.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team, take initiative, and communicate effectively.

Benefits

  • Access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
  • Paid parental leave and short/long-term disability insurance.
  • Three weeks of paid vacation and ten or more paid holidays per year.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with stock purchase discounts.
  • Potential for long-term incentives and discretionary bonuses.

Tech Stack

C++DockerKubernetesPostgreSQLPython

Categories

BackendData EngineeringEmbeddedTesting