TL;DR
Software Engineer Data (Starlink): Develop and optimize highly reliable and scalable data pipelines and applications to enhance Starlink's satellite internet system. With an accent on data engineering, fullstack development, and software reliability. Focus on designing scalable solutions, collaborating on architecture, and solving complex data challenges under strict security clearance requirements.
Location: Must be based in the United States with an active Top Secret clearance
Salary: $120,000 - $170,000 per year
Company
SpaceX develops advanced aerospace technologies and operates the Starlink satellite internet constellation to provide global broadband access.
What you will do
- Develop highly reliable and scalable data pipelines to empower engineers across SpaceX
- Create new applications to improve business operations
- Collaborate on architecture, design, and code reviews
- Build prototypes to validate design concepts and technical constraints
- Own all aspects of software engineering and product development
- Analyze business problems and apply first principles thinking to find efficient solutions
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, data science, engineering, math, physics, or related field, or 2+ years professional software experience
- 1+ years experience in full stack development, software engineering, data engineering, or data science
- Active Top Secret or TS/SCI clearance required
- Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee per ITAR regulations
- Willingness to work extended hours and weekends when needed
Nice to have
- Experience with Python, C#, Java, Scala, Go or similar languages
- Experience with big data processing tools like Apache Kafka, Spark, Flink, SQL
- Familiarity with relational and non-relational databases such as PostgreSQL, CockroachDB, HBase, Hive, Delta Lake
- Experience with data visualization and exploration tools like Grafana, Jupyter Notebooks, PowerBI
- Some front-end experience with Angular, React, or similar frameworks
- Good understanding of statistics and machine learning algorithms
Culture & Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan and disability insurance
- Paid parental leave, vacation, and holidays
- Employee stock purchase plan and long-term incentives
- Supportive environment for working on impactful aerospace and satellite projects
