SpaceXAI

Sr. IT Data Engineer

SpaceXAI · Palo Alto, CA

Posted about 3 months ago · $172,000 - $258,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
87 days
SpaceXAI's roles stay open a median of 87 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
32% of SpaceXAI's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at SpaceXAI
high
258 stale, 5 reposted of 258 open
Hiring momentum
339 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-29

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from SpaceXAI's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for SpaceXAI.

About this role

The Sr. IT Data Engineer at SpaceXSI will lead the data strategy by implementing ETL patterns and supporting infrastructure while collaborating with business and engineering teams to prioritize and deliver results. The role requires strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, focusing on maintaining a healthy application environment and meeting operational needs.

Our read on this posting3.6out of 5
benefits
4/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
5/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of SpaceXAI as an employer.

What you need

  • BA/BS in a related field (Computer Science degree preferred)
  • Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in an enterprise environment
  • Strong experience with databases (Vertica, MySQL, or similar) and advanced SQL
  • Java development experience (Spring, JEE/JSE) and proficiency in Python or other modern languages
  • Hands-on experience with integrations, APIs, and message queuing technologies (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ)
  • Experience working with 3rd party APIs (Salesforce, Workday, etc.)

Nice to have

  • Experience with API Gateways (e.g., Kong), RAML, and REST-based APIs
  • Designing and deploying scalable, reliable, high-volume data integrations and real-time pipelines
  • Big data technologies (Hadoop, MongoDB, HBase, Cassandra)
  • On-prem and cloud enterprise solutions (Oracle, Salesforce, Workday)
  • Scala / Scalding

What you get

  • $172,000 - $258,000 USD
  • Equity
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short & long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance

Worth weighing

  • The salary range is quite broad, which may indicate variability in compensation based on experience or negotiation.
  • The role requires a mix of both technical and interpersonal skills, which may not suit all candidates.
  • Experience in an enterprise environment is preferred, which could limit opportunities for those from smaller organizations.

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Listed by SpaceXAI on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-29. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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