Sr. Software Engineer, Starlink Growth

SpaceX

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Work type: On-site
Location: Sunnyvale, CA
Salary: $170,000–$235,000 / yr
Posted: today

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This role $202k

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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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TL;DR · Sr. Software Engineer, Starlink Growth

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As a Senior Software Engineer, you will join a dynamic team focused on enhancing observability for a rapidly growing network of millions of assets. Your responsibilities include collaborating with both external customers and internal partners to develop scalable solutions that ensure high performance and reliability. You will work extensively with object-oriented languages, emphasizing strong attention to detail and robust software design principles. This role requires proficiency in technologies such as distributed systems, monitoring tools, and cloud platforms, particularly AWS or similar environments. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of professional experience and a deep understanding of network observability challenges at scale.

Skills

Python Java C++ JavaScript SQL Docker Kubernetes AWS CI/CD Git RESTful APIs Linux Scalability Microservices Observability Network Protocols

What you'll do

Design and implement software solutions to enhance observability in a large-scale network.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate new features and improve existing systems.
Develop and maintain high-quality code adhering to best practices and standards.
Troubleshoot complex issues related to network assets and provide timely resolutions.
Participate in the full software development lifecycle, from design through deployment.

What we're looking for

5+ years of professional software engineering experience
Proficiency in object-oriented programming languages
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Experience working with external customers and internal partners
Ability to bring observability to large-scale networks or systems

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