Software Engineer, Data (Starlink) - Remote

About the Role

Join SpaceX as a Software Engineer, Data (Starlink) and be part of a mission that is not only about technology but also about making a significant impact on the world. As a Software Engineer in this remote position, you will leverage your skills to enhance the world’s most advanced broadband internet system, Starlink, which is currently serving over 9 million users globally.

What You'll Do

• Develop highly reliable and scalable data pipelines to empower engineers across SpaceX.
• Create new applications that improve how the business at SpaceX operates.
• Collaborate with peers on architecture, design, and code reviews.
• Build prototypes to prove out key design concepts and quantify technical constraints.
• Own all aspects of software engineering and product development.
• Deep dive into business problems, find efficient solutions, and apply first principles thinking.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, data science, engineering, math, physics, or a related field; OR 2+ years of professional experience building software in lieu of a degree.
• 1+ years of experience in full stack development, software engineering, data engineering, or data science.
• Programming experience in Python, C#, Java, Scala, Go, or similar languages.
• Experience with in-stream, big data processing and analytics using Apache Kafka, Spark, Flink, SQL, or similar.
• Familiarity with relational and non-relational databases, data lakes like HBase, Hive, Delta Lake, PostgreSQL, CockroachDB, or similar.

Nice to Have

• Experience with data exploration tools like Grafana, Jupyter Notebooks, Metabase, PowerBI, or similar.
• Some front-end experience in Angular, React, or similar JavaScript frameworks.
• Good understanding of statistics, machine learning algorithms, and frameworks.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from $125,000 to $175,000 per year based on experience and qualifications.
• Access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
• Paid parental leave and various other discounts and perks.
• Accrual of 3 weeks of paid vacation and eligibility for 10 or more paid holidays per year.