Full Stack Software Engineer (Starlink)

Space Exploration Technologies Corp.
Palo Alto, CA, United States
28 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Internship / Graduate position
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience required
1 year minimum
Compensation
$135,000.0 - $155,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Java (Programming Language) JavaScript (Programming Language) .NET Framework Application Performance Management C Sharp (Programming Language) Unix Computer Programming Databases Continuous Delivery Continuous Integration Gradle Python (Programming Language)
+15 more
PostgreSQL Microsoft SQL Server Object-Oriented Software Development Package Management Systems Scala (Programming Language) Software Engineering Web Applications ReactJS AngularJS Build Tools Npm(Software) Front End Software Development Software Version Control Docker Golang

Job description

As a Full Stack Engineer, you will work closely with a mix of both external customers and internal partners across all engineering disciplines here at SpaceX to bring 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 bringing enhanced development to key features across various internal and external platforms. On this team, we will rely 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, a few of which are included below

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline and 1+ years of software development experience (internship and/or project experience is acceptable); OR 3+ years of professional experience building full stack software in lieu of a degree

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 React, Angular, 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 tools, + 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 (https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/?id=ddtc_kb_article_page&sys_id=24d528fddbfc930044f9ff621f961987) .

Benefits & conditions

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.

About the company

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.

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