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# SOFTWARE ENGINEER, TELEMETRY (STARLINK)

- **Company:** Space Exploration Technologies Corp.
- **Location:** Redmond, WA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $165,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), C Sharp (Programming Language), Code Review, Collaborative Software, Computer Programming, Continuous Integration, Linux, Distributed Systems, Monitoring of Systems, Software Construction, Software Engineering, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Software Version Control
- **Published:** October 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/1_spacex-8656520002

## About the Role

Aerospace experience is not required for success here - rather, we look for smart, motivated, and collaborative software engineers who love solving problems and want to make an impact on a truly inspiring mission.
You will have full ownership of challenging problems, working with a team of enthusiastic engineers to design and produce solutions that enable SpaceX to move towards our goals at a rapid pace.
The success of the missions at SpaceX depends on the software that you and your team produce.
RESPONSIBILITIES: + Design, build, and operate a highly reliable, distributed telemetry platform capable of ingesting, processing, storing, and querying data at petabyte scale + Collaborate with other engineers on architecture, design, and code reviews + Partner closely with satellite and rocket teams to understand real mission needs and translate them into elegant technical solutions + Take full end-to-end ownership of the complete software and hardware stack + Deep dive into business problems, find efficient solutions and apply first principles thinking BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: + Bachelor's degree in computer science, data science, engineering, math, physics, or scientific discipline; OR 7+ years of professional experience building software in lieu of a degree + 5+ years of experience in full stack development or software engineering PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: + Programming experience in C#, Java, or similar languages + Experience designing, building, and
optimizing large-scale distributed systems for processing and querying high-volume data + Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and containerized deployments + Working knowledge of Linux, version control, testing, CI/CD, deployment, and monitoring systems ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: + Willing to work extended hours and weekends when needed COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Pay Range: Level 3: $165,000.00 - $270,000.00 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.

## Description

As a software engineer on the Starlink program, you will be solving challenges that improve our ability to fully utilize the hardware we have deployed.
Our goal is to provide customers with the best possible satellite internet experience, often providing under-served communities with affordable, life-changing broadband internet access.