Full Stack Software Engineer, Operations Software

SpaceX

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Work type: On-site
Location: Redmond, WA
Salary: $125,000–$165,000 / yr
Posted: 24 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live 2 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Similar $178k

This role $145k

$115k most similar roles pay here $222k

This role pays less than 65% of similar roles. Most pay $144,375–$211,200 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $145k versus about $178k for comparable roles.

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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.

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

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TL;DR · Full Stack Software Engineer, Operations Software

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As a Full Stack Software Engineer, Operations Software (Starlink), you will join the Starlink Operations Software team to build the user interfaces and backend systems required for the safe and efficient operation of satellites and ground assets. You will develop high-performance web applications to command, control, and monitor thousands of assets while creating aesthetic, easy-to-use interfaces that reduce operational load. The role involves collaborating on architecture and code reviews while translating mission needs into technical solutions. Key technologies include Angular or React frameworks, Python, and relational databases like PostgreSQL or CockroachDB. You will also work with infrastructure tools such as Docker and Kubernetes, alongside version control, CI/CD systems, and build tools like Make or Bazel. This role focuses on creating critical operational tools to ensure safety and scalability for the global satellite network.

Skills

Angular React JavaScript Python PostgreSQL CockroachDB Docker Kubernetes Make Bazel Pants Buck Gradle pip npm full stack development Data Engineering

What you'll do

Develop high-performance web applications to command, control, and monitor thousands of satellite assets.
Create aesthetic, easy-to-use user interfaces that reduce operational load while maintaining safety guardrails.
Translate real mission needs from operations teams into elegant technical solutions.
Solve complex business problems using first principles thinking to find efficient software solutions.
Build backend systems to support the operation of Starlink satellites and ground assets.
Maintain high standards of performance and reliability for critical operational tools.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a STEM discipline and 1+ years of experience building full-stack software.
3+ years of professional experience building full-stack software in lieu of a degree.
1+ years of experience in full stack development, software engineering, data engineering, or data science.
Frontend experience in Angular, React, or a similar JavaScript framework (preferred).
Programming experience in Python or similar object-oriented language (preferred).
Experience with PostgreSQL, CockroachDB, or similar relational database technologies (preferred).
Production experience with infrastructure tools like Docker and Kubernetes; version control, CI/CD systems, and build systems (preferred).
U.S. citizen.