Software Engineer, Applied AI

SpaceX

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Work type
On-site
Location
Redmond, WA
Salary
$125,000–$150,000 / yr
Posted
54 days ago
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Confirmed live 2 days ago

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $168k
This role $138k
$116k most similar roles pay here $206k

This role pays less than 69% of similar roles. Most pay $137,500–$197,750 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $138k versus about $168k 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 · Software Engineer, Applied AI

Software Engineer, Applied AI (Starlink) joins the UXSW team to build digital interfaces across mobile and web platforms for Starlink customers. This role involves developing responsive web applications, creating tools for support associates, and building an LLM-powered chatbot to resolve customer issues. The engineer will design fault-tolerant networks and perform full-stack development within a .NET micro-service architecture running in Kubernetes. Key responsibilities include implementing TypeScript React code, ensuring system observability through monitoring and alerting, and collaborating on architectural designs. Technical requirements include proficiency in Python, C#, .NET, Go, Scala, or Java, along with experience in Docker, Kubernetes, PostgreSQL, and SQL Server. The role focuses on solving technical challenges related to providing reliable broadband internet services by creating efficient software solutions for a global satellite constellation while ensuring high availability and performance across all systems.

What does a Software Engineer earn in Washington?

Median $202800 from 326 postings across 28 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Develop well-architected, responsive, and performant web applications for Starlink customers.
  • Deliver expert-level TypeScript React code for modern browsers.
  • Build full-stack applications using a .NET micro-service architecture running in Kubernetes.
  • Design and implement highly available, fault-tolerant networks that operate at scale with minimal maintenance.
  • Implement continuous monitoring and alerting to improve system observability and inform data-driven decisions.
  • Develop LLM-powered chatbots and internal tools to resolve customer issues efficiently.
  • Identify and solve user problems by creating high-quality technical solutions.

What we're looking for

  • A Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a STEM discipline is required.
  • Candidates must have 1+ years of experience building full-stack software with a degree, or 3+ years of professional experience without a degree.
  • Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or eligible for Department of State export authorizations.
  • Experience in programming languages such as Python, C#, .NET, Go, Scala, or Java is preferred.
  • Proficiency with front-end frameworks like React or Angular and back-end technologies including .NET micro-services and Kubernetes is preferred.
  • Experience with database systems like PostgreSQL or SQL Server is preferred.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD concepts, version control, build systems, and package management tools is preferred.
  • Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed is required.

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