Full Stack Software Engineer, Developer Systems

SpaceX

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Work type: On-site
Location: Hawthorne, CA
Salary: $125,000–$160,000 / yr
Posted: 12 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Below market

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This role $142k

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About SpaceX

SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft with the mission of enabling humans to become a multi-planetary species. It operates the Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and Starship launch vehicles, as well as the Starlink satellite internet constellation.

SpaceX currently has 680 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $130,000–$165,000 across 442 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Full Stack Software Engineer, Developer Systems

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Full Stack Software Engineer, Developer Systems joins the application software team to create mission-critical systems that accelerate launch vehicle production and flight while supporting a global satellite network. You will have full ownership of the software lifecycle, building prototypes to prove design concepts, developing reliable applications to improve operations, and collaborating on architecture and code reviews. The role requires experience in full stack development and proficiency with languages like Python, C#.NET, Go, Scala, or Java. Technical requirements include building single-page web applications using Angular or React, managing infrastructure with Terraform, Ansible, or Puppet, and utilizing Docker and Kubernetes. You will work with tools such as Apache Kafka for data processing, PostgreSQL or SQL Server for databases, and build systems like Make or Bazel to solve complex problems in manufacturing software and satellite management.

Skills

Python C# Go Scala Java Angular React JavaScript Docker Kubernetes Terraform Ansible Puppet Apache Kafka RabbitMQ ActiveMQ PostgreSQL SQL Server Make Bazel Pants Buck Gradle pip npm

What you'll do

Develop highly reliable software solutions used across various SpaceX operations and systems.
Create new applications to improve internal operational efficiency and manufacturing processes.
Build prototypes to validate design concepts and quantify technical constraints.
Take full ownership of all aspects of software engineering and product development.
Analyze user problems deeply to engineer and implement efficient technical solutions.
Participate in team collaborations regarding system architecture, design, and code reviews.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or a scientific discipline.
2+ years of professional experience building software in lieu of a degree.
1+ years of experience in full stack development.
Proficiency in object-oriented languages such as Python, C#.NET, Go, Scala, or Java.
1+ years of experience building single page web applications.
Experience with version control, CI/CD, and infrastructure tools like Terraform, Ansible, or Puppet.
Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and in-stream data processing technologies like Apache Kafka.
Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or eligible for required export control authorizations.

Full Stack Engineer (Application Software)

SpaceX

Redmond, WA 30 days ago $125,000–$165,000

Python C# Go Scala Java JavaScript Angular React Docker Kubernetes Terraform Ansible Puppet Apache Kafka RabbitMQ ActiveMQ PostgreSQL SQL Server Make Bazel Pants Buck Gradle pip npm

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