Software Engineer (Starlink Enterprise)

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

3 weeks of paid vacation

Job summary

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP is looking for a skilled software engineer to join its Starlink Enterprise Software team. This role involves developing reliable software solutions for Starlink's largest customers and internal users, focusing on full-stack development. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in building software and a keen focus on delivering exceptional user experiences.

Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field or equivalent work experience, with skills in programming languages like C#, Python, and more. SpaceX offers a competitive salary as well as comprehensive benefits including health coverage and stock options.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience building full-stack software or 3+ years in lieu of a degree.
• Strong attention to detail and a drive to deliver exceptional user experiences.
• Experience with performance-critical application development.

Responsibilities

• Develop responsive and reliable software for Starlink customers.
• Design and maintain complex backend systems.
• Collaborate with teams to drive successful outcomes.

Skills

C#

Typescript

Python

Go

Scala

Java

PostgreSQL

SQL Server

CockroachDB

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a STEM discipline

Tools

CI/CD tools

UNIX-like operating systems

Job description

Introduction

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.

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 millions of 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.

The Starlink Enterprise Software team builds interfaces and systems for Starlink’s largest customers. Starlink powers complex and critical tasks across hundreds of sectors: emergency response, education, transportation, telecommunications, construction, and many more. As an engineer on this team, you’ll build tools to manage thousands of Starlink devices around the world, the core backend systems to serve that data, and the internal interfaces used by our sales and operations teams. You’ll get the chance to work across the stack: from UI/UX design to distributed systems engineering to working with embedded software. We don’t have project managers; engineers on the team are directly responsible for delivering the best internet experience from space for humans everywhere on Earth.

Responsibilities

• Develop well-architected, responsive, performant, and reliable software for Starlink customers and internal users
• Design, build, maintain, and debug complex backend systems
• Work closely with technical and non-technical partners to drive successful outcomes for the business
• 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
• Collaborate with other engineering teams across Starlink to advance our engineering process and culture

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 C#, Typescript, Python, Go, Scala, Java, or similar
• Strong attention to detail
• A drive to deliver exceptional user experiences for customers and willingness to own all outcomes
• Experience with PostgreSQL, SQL Server, CockroachDB, or similar database technologies
• Experience with version control, continuous integration, and continuous delivery concepts
• Experience with large-scale and/or performance-critical application development
• Experience with UNIX-like operating systems and CI/CD tools

Additional Requirements

• Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed
• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident, (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Compensation and Benefits

Pay range:
Level I: $135,000.00 - $155,000.00 per year
Level II: $155,000.00 - $185,000.00 per year

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.