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# software engineer

- **Company:** Space Exploration Technologies Corp.
- **Location:** Hawthorne, CA, United States
- **Salary:** $125,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Data Analysis, Big Data, C Sharp (Programming Language), Configuration Management, Code Review, Collaborative Software, Computer Programming, Continuous Integration, Information Engineering, Relational Databases, Design of User Interfaces, Apache HBase, Apache Hive, Human-Computer Interaction, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Machine Learning, Microsoft Software, Systems Development Life Cycle, Power BI, Scala (Programming Language), Software Construction, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Jupyter Notebook, Data Processing, Scripting, ReactJS, Grafana, Apache Spark, Data Lakes, AngularJS, Integration Tests, Information Technology, Apache Flink, Apache Kafka, Non-relational Database, Data Management, Software Version Control, Data Pipelines, Golang, Programming Languages
- **Published:** October 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/software-engineer-data-top-secret-clearance-starlink-hawthorne-ca--1cc1e8c6-0b26-4656-95d3-6d086f6cc6bc

## 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, Aerospace and Defense, Algorithms, AngularJS, Apache HBase, Apache Hive, Apache Kafka, Apache Spark, Big Data, Broadband, Code Reviews, Collaboration Software, Compensation and Benefits, Computer Science, Continuous Integration, Data Analysis, Data Management, Data Processing, Data Science, Go Programming Language (Golang), Government Regulations, Integration Testing, Java, JavaScript Frameworks, Machine Learning, Mathematics, Microsoft C# (C Sharp), Physics, PostgreSQL, Power BI, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Product Development, Prototyping, Python Programming/Scripting Language, React.js, Receivers, Relational Databases (RDBMS), SQL (Structured Query Language), Scala Programming Language, Scalable System Development, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Software Engineering, Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM), Statistics, Stock Purchase Plans, Team Player, Testing, Top Secret Clearance, United States Citizen, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX)

## 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