Sr. Software Engineer

SpaceX; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. Software Engineer to own mission-critical applications across our Starlink and manufacturing domains. You will build reliable software used in high throughput environments and collaborate across teams to advance our launch and network initiatives.

You will work on full-stack systems, optimize performance, and design scalable architectures with modern tooling, Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud approaches, contributing to SpaceX's ambitious mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or scientific discipline and 5+ years of professional experience in software development; OR 7+ years of professional experience building software in lieu of a degree
• 3+ years of professional experience in full stack development
• Proficiency in Python, C#.NET, Go, Scala, Java or similar OO language
• Experience building SPAs and modern web apps
• Experience with version control, CI/CD and deployment pipelines
• Expertise in designing scalable software systems
• Strong knowledge of testing, CI, build, deployment, and monitoring
• Experience profiling and optimizing application performance
• Familiarity with build systems (Make, Bazel, Gradle) and package managers (pip, npm)
• Experience with UNIX-like OS and tools (Terraform, Ansible, Puppet)
• Experience with in-stream data processing (Kafka, RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ)
• Production experience with Docker and Kubernetes
• Front-end experience with Angular or React
• Database experience with PostgreSQL or SQL Server

Responsibilities

• Develop highly reliable software solutions used across SpaceX
• Create new applications to improve SpaceX operations
• Build prototypes to validate key design concepts and constraints
• Own all aspects of software engineering and product development
• Address users' problems with efficient solutions
• Contribute to architecture, design and code reviews across teams

Skills

Python

C#.NET

Go

Scala

Java

Single Page Apps

CI/CD

Software System Design

Testing/CI/Build/Deploy/Monitor

Profiling/Performance

Build Systems

UNIX-like Tools

Data Streaming (Kafka/RabbitMQ)

Docker

Kubernetes

Front-end (Angular/React)

PostgreSQL/SQL Server

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or related field

Tools

Make

Bazel/Pants/Buck

Gradle

Pip

Npm

Terraform

Ansible

Puppet

Job description

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.

SR. SOFTWARE ENGINEER

The application software team is the central nervous system of SpaceX - we create mission critical applications that are used throughout SpaceX to accelerate launch vehicle production and flight as well as systems that allow Starlink to grow into a worldwide fast, reliable Internet service. We are looking for engineers who treat fellow teammates with fairness, respect, and support.

Our team is currently creating and evolving systems to enable rapid build and reuse of Starship as well as designing the next generation manufacturing software that will be used in high throughput factories for Starlink. Other applications range from platforms that support concurrent streams of data from many always-on assets to manage the world's largest satellite constellation to public facing systems where customers can join our Starlink network globally. We work closely with engineers throughout the company to create and update our systems with respect to crewed launches, Starship flights, changes to the Starlink network and much more.

Aerospace experience is not required to be successful here - rather we look for smart, motivated, respectful, collaborative engineers who love solving problems and want to make an impact on a super inspiring mission. You will have full ownership of challenging problems, working with a team of enthusiastic engineers with diverse perspectives to design and produce solutions that enable SpaceX to move towards our goals at a rapid pace. The success of the missions at SpaceX depends on the software that you and your team produce.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop highly reliable software solutions that are used across SpaceX
• Create new applications that improve how SpaceX operates
• Build prototypes to prove out key design concepts and quantify technical constraints
• Own all aspects of software engineering and product development
• 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, math, or scientific discipline and 5+ years of professional experience in software development; OR 7+ years of professional experience building software in lieu of a degree
• 3+ years of professional experience in full stack development

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Programming experience in Python, C#.NET, Go, Scala, Java, or similar object-oriented language
• 1+ years of rigorous experience building single page web applications
• Experience with version control, continuous integration, and continuous delivery concepts
• Expertise in designing software systems
• Deep understanding of testing, continuous integration, build, deployment & monitoring
• Expertise in profiling and improving application performance
• Experience with build systems (Make, Bazel/Pants/Buck, Gradle) and package management tools (pip, npm)
• Experience with UNIX-like operating systems and tools like Terraform, Ansible, Puppet for managing them
• Experience working with in-stream data processing using Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ, or similar technologies
• Production experience with Docker and Kubernetes
• Front-end experience in Angular, React, or similar JavaScript framework
• Database experience with PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or similar database technologies

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• You may be asked to work extended hours/weekends dependent on launch cadence

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. * 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. * 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

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.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's Affinative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [e-mail].