Application Software Engineer, Internal Systems
SpaceX · Starbase, TX
About this role
**Application Software Engineer, Internal Systems** **About the Role** The application software team is the central nervous system of SpaceX - creating mission critical applications used throughout the company to accelerate launch vehicle production and flight, as well as systems enabling Starlink to grow into a worldwide fast, reliable Internet service. Currently developing systems for rapid Starship build and reuse, designing next-generation manufacturing software for high-throughput Starlink factories, and building platforms managing the world's largest satellite constellation. Aerospace experience is not required - we seek smart, motivated, collaborative engineers who love solving problems. **Responsibilities** • Develop highly reliable software solutions used across SpaceX • Create new applications that improve company operations • Build prototypes to prove design concepts and quantify technical constraints • Own all aspects of software engineering and product development • Deep dive into user problems to find efficient solutions • Contribute to team collaborations on architecture, design, and code reviews **Basic Qualifications** • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or scientific discipline; OR 2+ years professional software development experience • Full stack development experience **Preferred Skills** • Python, C#.NET, Go, Scala, Java, or similar object-oriented language • 1+ years building single page web applications • Version control, CI/CD concepts • Software system design expertise • Testing, CI, build, deployment & monitoring knowledge • Application performance profiling and optimization • Build systems (Make, Bazel, Gradle) and package management (pip, npm) • UNIX-like OS experience; Terraform, Ansible, Puppet • Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ, or similar data streaming technologies • Docker and Kubernetes production experience • Angular, React, or similar JavaScript frameworks • PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or similar databases **Additional Requirements** • Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed • **Onsite role only** - Remote/hybrid work not considered • ITAR compliance required (U.S. citizen, green card holder, refugee, or asylee status) **Equal Opportunity Employer** - SpaceX employment is based on merit, competence, and qualifications.
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