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# Software Engineer, Data - Top Secret Clearance (Starlink)

- **Company:** Space Exploration Technologies Corp.
- **Location:** Los Angeles, CA, United States
- **Salary:** $125,000.0 - $195,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Data Analysis, Big Data, C Sharp (Programming Language), Code Review, Computer Programming, Continuous Integration, Information Engineering, Apache HBase, Apache Hive, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Machine Learning, Power BI, Scala (Programming Language), Software Construction, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Jupyter Notebook, ReactJS, Grafana, Apache Spark, Data Lakes, AngularJS, Information Technology, Apache Flink, Apache Kafka, Non-relational Database, Software Version Control, Data Pipelines, Golang
- **Published:** August 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=2576f2d3f17921c9

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in computer science, data science, engineering, math, physics, or scientific discipline; OR 2+ years of professional experience building software in lieu of a degree
 * 1+ years of experience in full stack development, software engineering, data engineering, or data science
 * Active Top-Secret or Top-Secret SCI

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

 * Programming experience in Python, C#, Java, Scala, Go or similar languages
 * Experience working with in-stream, big data processing and analytics using Apache Kafka, Spark, Flink, SQL or similar
 * Experience with relational and non-relational databases, data lakes e.g. HBase, Hive, Delta Lake, PostgreSQL, CockroachDB or similar
 * Experience with data exploration tools like Grafana, Jupyter Notebooks, Metabase, PowerBI or similar
 * Good understanding of version control, testing, continuous integration, build, deployment and monitoring
 * Some front-end experience in Angular, React, or similar JavaScript framework
 * Good understanding of statistics, machine learning algorithms and frameworks

## Description

* Develop highly reliable and scalable data pipelines to empower engineers across SpaceX
 * Create new applications that improve how the business at SpaceX operates
 * Collaborate with peers on architecture, design, and code reviews
 * Build prototypes to prove out key design concepts and quantify technical constraints
 * Own all aspects of software engineering and product development
 * Deep dive into business problems, find efficient solutions and apply first principles thinking


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