Sr. Software Engineer (Platform Team)

SpaceX

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Work type: On-site
Location: Bastrop, TX
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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 · Sr. Software Engineer (Platform Team)

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As a Sr. Engineer at the company, you will join a dynamic team focused on developing cutting-edge solutions for complex business challenges. Your primary responsibilities include designing and implementing robust software systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products, and ensuring compliance with ITAR regulations. You will work extensively with modern technologies such as cloud platforms, microservices architecture, and containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes. Strong skills in programming languages like Python, Java, or C++ are essential, along with experience in DevOps practices and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines. This role involves working on large-scale projects that require a deep understanding of system scalability and security best practices.

Skills

Python Java C++ AWS Docker Kubernetes CI/CD Git Linux SQL PostgreSQL Maven Jenkins Ansible RESTful_APIs JSON XML SSL/TLS Nginx Django Flask

What you'll do

Develop and maintain software solutions to meet business requirements.
Analyze system capabilities and needs to optimize performance and efficiency.
Troubleshoot complex technical issues and implement corrective actions.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project scope and deliverables.
Ensure compliance with IT security policies and standards.

What we're looking for

Must have at least 8 years of relevant experience in the field.
Requires strong ITAR compliance knowledge and adherence.
Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field required.
Proficient in project management and leadership skills.
Experience with U.S. Department of State regulations essential.
Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities necessary.
Must possess active security clearance for government contracts.

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