Sr. Software Engineer (Starlink)

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 (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 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.

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 React code for modern browsers

Full stack application development (our system is a .NET micro-service architecture running in Kubernetes)

Focus on continuous monitoring and alerting to foster data-driven business decisions and improve the quality and observability of our systems.

Work closely with internal partners to drive successful outcomes for the business

Collaborate with other engineering teams across Starlink to advance our engineering process in 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 5+ years of experience building full-stack software; OR 7+ 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, Java, or similar object-oriented language

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

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 tool

A drive to deliver exceptional user experiences for customers and willingness to own all outcomes.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed

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.