Internal Tooling & Development
Web Application Development
Consumer Platform Development
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, HTML, and CSS code for modern browsers
Full stack application development (our system is a .NET Core micro-service architecture running in Kubernetes with a React and Angular frontend)
Craft aesthetically and functionally flawless user experiences
Collaborate with peers on architecture, design, and code reviews
Deep dive into your users’ problems to find and create efficient solutions
Bring your voice to the table in team collaborations on architecture, design, and code reviews
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in computer science or a STEM discipline and 5+ years of professional experience in software development; OR 7+ years of professional experience in software development in lieu of a degree
Experience with full stack software development
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Programming experience in Python, C#, .NET, Go, Scala, Java, or similar object-oriented language
Production experience with Docker and Kubernetes
Front-end experience in React, Angular, or similar JavaScript framework
Database experience with PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or similar database technologies
Experience with version control, continuous integration, and continuous delivery concepts
Expertise in profiling and improving application performance
Experience with build systems (Make, Bazel/Pants/Buck, Gradle) and package management tools (pip, npm)
Strong attention to detail
Experience with UNIX-like operating systems and CI/CD tools
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Pay range
Software Engineer/Senior: $170,000.00 - $235,000.00/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, stock options, 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.
