This is a high-impact position where your contributions will shape how we observe and operate one of the most ambitious systems ever built.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Design and implement scalable, fault-tolerant data ingestion pipelines to reliably consume raw, high-volume telemetry streams from Starlink satellites, user terminals, gateways, and ground infrastructure in real time
Develop frontend visualizations, interactive dashboards, and UI components that present processed data in clear, real-time views for monitoring teams and stakeholders
Drive automation to reduce manual effort in network monitoring operations and improve anomaly detection accuracy
Maintain high software standards and software engineering best practices across the full stack
Deep dive into business problems, find efficient solutions and apply first principles thinking
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors degree in STEM & 1+ year of industry and/or internship experience; OR 3+ years of professional software development experience in lieu of a STEM degree.
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Experience building or operating large-scale observability, telemetry, or real-time analytics systems.
Strong backend experience with Python, Go, Java, or similar languages.
Frontend experience with React, Angular, or a comparable JavaScript framework.
Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, CockroachDB, etc.) and/or distributed data systems.
Experience with Docker and Kubernetes in production environments.
Familiarity with streaming data platforms or high-volume data pipelines
Demonstrated ability to own projects end-to-end and deliver reliable, high-quality software
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to work extended hours or weekends as needed for mission critical deadlines
Ability to work on an "on-call" basis on a weeklong rotational schedule
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Pay Range
- Software Engineer/Level I: $125,000.00 - $150,000.00/per year
- Software Engineer/Level II: $145,000.00 - $175,000.00/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 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.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS
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.
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.
