Software Engineer (Starlink Enterprise)

SpaceX

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Work type
On-site
Location
Palo Alto, CA
Salary
$135,000–$155,000 / yr
Posted
2 days ago

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This role $145k
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This role pays more than 50% of similar roles. Most pay $135,000–$198,081 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $145k versus about $167k for comparable roles.

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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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TL;DR · Software Engineer (Starlink Enterprise)

Join the Starlink Enterprise Software team as a Software Engineer and help build interfaces and systems for large-scale customers across various sectors. You will develop tools to manage thousands of Starlink devices globally, design complex backend systems, and create internal interfaces used by sales and operations teams. This role involves full-stack development from UI/UX design to distributed systems engineering, requiring strong programming skills in C#, Typescript, Python, Go, Scala, or Java. Experience with PostgreSQL, SQL Server, CockroachDB, and large-scale application development is essential. Work directly with technical and non-technical partners to deliver reliable software solutions that enhance the internet experience from space for users worldwide.

What you'll do

  • Develop well-architected software for Starlink’s enterprise customers and internal users.
  • Write frontend code for modern browsers to enhance user experience.
  • Design, build, maintain complex backend systems using various database technologies.
  • Debug and optimize performance-critical applications for large-scale deployment.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated solutions.

What we're looking for

  • 1+ years of full-stack software development experience or equivalent education
  • Proficiency in C#, Typescript, Python, Go, Scala, Java, or similar languages
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to work with complex backend systems
  • Experience with PostgreSQL, SQL Server, CockroachDB, or similar database technologies
  • Expertise in developing large-scale and performance-critical applications

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