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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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As a Senior Data Engineer in the Ground Network Engineering team, you will be responsible for defining and measuring KPIs for the Starlink Ground Network's infrastructure costs globally. Your daily tasks include conducting deep analyses to identify trends and opportunities for cost reduction, building forecasting engines, and preparing reports with actionable insights. You will work on refactoring data ingestion systems, maintaining data integrity, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate planning and deployment workflows. The role requires proficiency in C#, C++, or Angular, experience with Kubernetes, and familiarity with tools like PowerBI for visualizations. Additionally, you should have a background in network infrastructure reporting and analytics, as well as experience with APIs and supply chain systems. This position involves working on large-scale data challenges to optimize the cost of critical ground network infrastructure.
Remote (Los Angeles, CA)3 days ago
$180,000–$230,000
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