Sr. Full Stack Software Engineer

Sr. Full Stack Software Engineer at SpaceX

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, providing fast, reliable internet to over 9 million users worldwide. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system – from thousands of satellites to consumer receivers 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.

About the Role

As a Sr. Full Stack Software Engineer, you will work closely with both external customers and internal partners across all engineering disciplines at SpaceX. Your primary focus will be on bringing observability to a rapidly expanding network of millions of assets. The tools and applications you build will empower Starlink customers to manage their deployed assets in aviation, maritime, and enterprise environments, while also enhancing development for key features across various internal and external platforms. This team relies on you to be a key figure in the successful development of mission-critical, high-performance web applications. Our Full Stack Engineers can work on a variety of sub-teams, including:

• Internal Tooling & Development
• Web Application Development
• Consumer Platform Development

Key Responsibilities

• Develop well-architected, responsive, and performant web applications.
• Design and implement highly reliable and available software systems for Starlink.
• Craft aesthetically and functionally flawless user experiences.
• Collaborate with peers on architecture, design, and code reviews.
• Deep dive into user problems to create efficient solutions.
• Deliver expert-level Typescript, HTML, and CSS code.
• Perform full-stack application development within a .NET Core micro-service architecture (Kubernetes, React/Angular frontend).
• Bring your voice to 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 professional experience in software development; OR 7+ years of professional experience in software development 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 languages.
• Production experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Front-end experience in React, Angular, or similar JavaScript frameworks.
• 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 tools.

Additional Requirements

• Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed.

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicants 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.

Key skills/competency

• Full-stack Development
• Web Applications
• Microservices
• React
• Angular
• Kubernetes
• Docker
• PostgreSQL
• CI/CD
• Performance Tuning