SpaceX

SoftwareEngineer(Starlink)

$105–145k ~AI est. Redmond, Washington, United States Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Software Engineer (Starlink) at SpaceX. Skills: Full stack development, Web applications, Software systems. Develop well-architected web applications. Develop responsive web applications”

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Root cause analysis; Troubleshooting; Debugging

Eligibility Requirements

Extended hours, Weekends, U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, Refugee, Asylee

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in computer science or engineering, 1+ years of experience building full-stack, 3+ years of professional experience building full-stack software in lieu of a degree

Nice to Have

Programming experience in Python, C#, .NET, Go, Scala, Java, Production experience with Docker and Kubernetes, Front-end experience in Angular, React, Database experience with PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Experience with version control, continuous integration, and continuous delivery concepts, Expertise in profiling and improving application performance, Experience with build systems and package management tools, Attention to detail, Experience with UNIX-like operating systems, Experience with CI/CD tool, Drive to deliver exceptional user experiences, Willingness to own all outcomes

What You'll Do.

Develop well-architected web applications

Develop responsive web applications

Develop performant web applications

Develop highly reliable software systems

Develop highly available software systems

Design fault-tolerant networks

Implement fault-tolerant networks

Deliver TypeScript React code

Develop full stack applications

Focus on continuous monitoring

Work closely with internal partners

Collaborate with other engineering teams

Advance engineering process

Deep dive into users’ problems

Create efficient solutions

Collaborate on architecture

Collaborate on design

Collaborate on code reviews

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Internal partners; Other engineering teams; Team collaborations

Full Job Description

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. SOFTWARE ENGINEER (STARLINK) 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. The UXSW team at SpaceX is responsible for the digital experience for millions of Starlink customers. We build the digital interfaces across mobile app and web to help users set up their Starlink, monitor outages, manage their service, and contact support. We also build the tooling for Starlink support associates and an LLM-powered chatbot to solve customers’ issues before they reach out. We don’t have project managers; engineers on the team are directly responsible for delivering the best internet experience from space for humans everywhere on Earth. RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop well-architected, responsive, and performant web applications Develop highly reliable and available software systems for Starlink Design and implement highly available, fault-tolerant networks that operates for long periods of time with minimal maintenance at scale Deliver expert level TypeScript React code for modern browsers Full stack application development (our system is a .NET micro-service architecture

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