Senior Data Platform Engineer

Rocket Lab USA; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top tier medical plans

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Onsite gym

Paid vacation and sick leave

Discounted employee stock purchase program

Job summary

Rocket Lab USA is seeking a Senior Software Engineer I to develop and maintain data infrastructure that supports operations and mission success. Located in Long Beach, CA, you will design and build core data platforms, collaborating with various teams to enhance data processing capabilities.

The role requires strong backend software engineering experience, particularly in Python and data pipelines, along with a degree in a relevant field and at least 5 years of experience. A robust benefits package and competitive salary ranging from $132,000 to $160,000 USD are offered.

Qualifications

• Strong backend software engineering experience and a solid grasp of data pipelines.
• 5+ years of professional experience in software engineering or related discipline.
• Experience deploying services at scale with strong Git skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and deploy tools for operational data access across Rocket Lab.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver scalable infrastructure solutions.
• Own services end-to-end from architecture through production support.

Skills

Python development

Backend architecture

Git skills

Kubernetes

REST APIs

Education

Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering

Tools

Jira

CI/CD

Containerization tools

Job description

Rocket Lab USA is seeking a Senior Software Engineer I to develop and maintain data infrastructure that supports operations and mission success. Located in Long Beach, CA, you will design and build core data platforms, collaborating with various teams to enhance data processing capabilities.

The role requires strong backend software engineering experience, particularly in Python and data pipelines, along with a degree in a relevant field and at least 5 years of experience. A robust benefits package and competitive salary ranging from $132,000 to $160,000 USD are offered.