Full Stack Software Engineer

SpaceX

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Work type: On-site
Location: Palo Alto, CA
Salary: $135,000–$155,000 / yr
Posted: 151 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Similar $178k

This role $145k

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This role pays less than 66% of similar roles. Most pay $145,000–$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.

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

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Full Stack Software Engineer (Starlink) will join a team focused on providing observability to a rapidly expanding network of millions of assets within the Starlink broadband internet system. The role involves developing well-architected, responsive, and performant web applications for internal tooling, consumer platforms, and enterprise environments in aviation and maritime sectors. You will build mission-critical software systems using a .NET Core micro-service architecture running in Kubernetes with React and Angular frontends. Key responsibilities include crafting flawless user experiences, performing code reviews, and designing fault-tolerant networks. Required technical skills include TypeScript, HTML, CSS, and experience with Python, C#, Go, or Java. Additional expertise involves PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines. The role addresses the challenge of managing a massive satellite constellation to provide reliable internet connectivity for global customers and partners.

Skills

TypeScript HTML CSS React Angular JavaScript .NET Core Kubernetes Docker Python C# Go Scala Java PostgreSQL SQL Server CI/CD Make Bazel Pants Buck Gradle pip npm UNIX

What you'll do

Develop well-architected, responsive, and performant web applications for Starlink.
Build highly reliable and available software systems for a rapidly expanding network of assets.
Design and implement fault-tolerant networks that operate at scale with minimal maintenance.
Deliver expert-level TypeScript, HTML, and CSS code for modern browsers.
Develop full-stack applications using .NET Core microservices, Kubernetes, React, and Angular.
Create aesthetically and functionally flawless user experiences for internal and external platforms.
Identify and solve complex user problems by creating efficient technical solutions.

What we're looking for

A Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline and 1+ years of software development experience is required.
Alternatively, 3+ years of professional experience building full stack software may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
Experience with .NET Core micro-service architecture, Kubernetes, React, or Angular is preferred.
Proficiency in TypeScript, HTML, and CSS for modern browsers is required.
Programming experience in Python, C#, .NET, Go, Scala, or Java is preferred.
Experience with PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Docker, and CI/CD tools is preferred.
Experience with build systems (Make, Bazel, Gradle) and package management tools (pip, npm) is preferred.
Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or have applicable export control eligibility.

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