Full Stack Software Engineer, Operations Software (Starlink)

United States Digital Space LLC; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Starlink is seeking a Full Stack Software Engineer for the Operations Software team to build web apps and backends for command, control, and monitoring of thousands of assets. You will craft user interfaces and robust services that enable safe, scalable satellite operations, collaborating with engineers on architecture and reviews.

You will work with Angular/React, Python, and relational databases, deploying via Docker and Kubernetes, and contribute to high-impact mission-critical tooling used

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a STEM discipline or 3+ years of relevant full-stack experience.
• 1+ years of full-stack development, software engineering, data engineering, or data science.

Responsibilities

• Develop well-architected, reliable, responsive web applications to command, control, and monitor thousands of assets.
• Create intuitive user interfaces that reduce operator workload while maintaining safety guardrails.
• Collaborate with engineers on architecture, design, and code reviews.
• Maintain high standards of excellence and push for continuous improvement.
• Partner with operations to translate mission needs into elegant solutions.
• Analyze problems deeply and apply first principles to drive efficient solutions.

Skills

Angular/React

Python

PostgreSQL

CockroachDB

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Performance tuning

Build systems

Git

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/STEM

Tools

Make

Bazel

Pants

Buck

Gradle

pip

npm

Job description

the company 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 the company is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal ofenabling human life on Mars.

FULL STACK SOFTWARE ENGINEER, OPERATIONS SOFTWARE (STARLINK)

Starlink is the world’s largest satellite constellation and is providing fast, reliable internet to millions of users worldwide. As a member of the Starlink Operations Software team at the company, you'll build the user interfaces and backend to enable safe and efficient operations for all Starlink satellites and ground assets. Your products are the operational tools operations, engineering, and reliability teams rely on. In this role you'll curate smooth user experiences with thoughtful designs while limiting software complexity. Your contributions will directly impact operational safety for satellites and the ability to scale the network.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop well-architected, highly reliable, responsive, and performant web applications to command, control, and monitor thousands of assets
• Create aesthetic and easy-to-use user interfaces that reduce the operational load of operators and maintain high guardrails for safety
• Collaborate with other engineers on architecture, design, and code reviews
• Maintain highest standards of excellence, never settle for the status quo
• Partner closely with operations teams to understand real mission needs and translate them into elegant technical solutions
• Deep dive into businessproblems, find efficient solutions and apply first principles thinking

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)
• 1+ years of experience in full stack development, software engineering, data engineering, or data science

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Frontend experience in Angular, React, or a similar JavaScript framework
• Programming experience in Pythonor similar object-oriented language
• Experience with PostgreSQL, CockroachDB, or similar relational database technologies
• Production experience with infrastructure tools such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience with version control, continuous integration, and continuous delivery systems
• 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
• A drive to deliver exceptional operations tools and willingness to own all outcomes

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed
• Ability to work on an \