Job Opening: Full Stack Software Engineer (Starlink)
- Company
- Space Exploration Technologies Corp.
- Location
- Redmond, WA
- Posted on
- May 10, 2024
SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
FULL STACK SOFTWARE ENGINEER (STARLINK)
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 2M+ 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.
As a Full Stack Engineer, you will work closely with a mix of both external customers and internal partners across all engineering disciplines here at SpaceX to bring observability to a rapidly expanding network of millions of assets. The tools and applications you build will empower Starlink customers to manage their deployed assets in aviation, maritime, and enterprise environments while also bringing enhanced development to key features across various internal and external platforms. On this team, we will rely on you to be a key figure in the successful development of mission critical, high performance web applications. Our full stack engineers can work on a variety of sub teams, a few of which are included below:
Mobile Development
Internal Tooling & Development
Web Application Development
Consumer Platform Development
Supply Chain Software Development
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 operates for long periods of time with minimal maintenance at scale
Deliver expert level Typescript, HTML, and CSS code for modern browsers
Full stack application development (our system is a .NET Core micro-service architecture running in Kubernetes with a React and Angular frontend)
Craft aesthetically and functionally flawless user experiences
Collaborate with peers on architecture, design, and code reviews
Deep dive into your users' problems to find and create efficient solutions
Bring your voice to the table in team collaborations on architecture, design, and code reviews
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
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)
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Programming experience in Python, C#, .NET, Go, Scala, Python, Java, or similar object-oriented language
Production experience with Docker and Kubernetes
Front-end experience in React, Angular, or similar JavaScript framework
Database experience with PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or similar database technologies
Experience with version control, continuous integration, and continuous delivery concepts
Expertise in profiling and improving application performance
Experience with build systems (Make, Bazel/Pants/Buck, Gradle) and package management tools (pip, npm)
Strong attention to detail
Experience with UNIX-like operating systems and CI/CD tools
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay range:
Software Engineer/Level I: $120,000.00 - $145