Senior Software Engineer, Core Experience

SpaceX

Remote

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Work type
Remote
Location
Ontario, CanadaAlberta, CanadaBritish Columbia, CanadaNova Scotia, Canada
Salary
$168,000–$177,500 / yr
Posted
19 days ago

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Similar $187k
This role $173k
$143k most similar roles pay here $239k

This role pays less than 62% of similar roles. Most pay $152,053–$222,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $173k versus about $187k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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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 634 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $130,000–$160,000 across 469 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Software Engineer, Core Experience

As a Senior Software Engineer on the Core Experience team, you will lead the development of robust backend architectures that enhance user experience through advanced recommendation and personalization systems. Your day-to-day responsibilities include designing high-quality backend applications, developing our roadmap with a focus on scalability and reliability, and collaborating across teams to innovate features that adapt to customer shopping behaviors. You will work closely with ML engineers, product teams, and data scientists to ensure data-driven decisions align with consumer needs. The role requires proficiency in languages like Ruby or Go, experience with GraphQL, and familiarity with monitoring tools such as Datadog. Additionally, you should have a strong background in unit testing, database management, and strategic project planning, making this an ideal position for someone passionate about improving digital shopping experiences at scale.

What you'll do

  • Design, build, and maintain high-quality backend applications for seamless user experiences.
  • Lead the development of scalable and reliable backend system roadmaps.
  • Innovate new features that enhance customer shopping experiences through data-driven methods.
  • Own major product components to ensure they meet both internal standards and external expectations.
  • Collaborate with ML engineers and data scientists to integrate advanced recommendation systems.

What we're looking for

  • 5+ years of backend development experience with a strong track record.
  • Proficiency in Ruby or Go for building robust backend applications.
  • Expertise in unit testing and problem-solving techniques.
  • Ability to lead cross-functional teams and communicate effectively.
  • Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
  • Experience in developing scalable solutions and architectures.
  • Familiarity with ML model development and GraphQL application development.

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