Full Stack Software Engineer, Operations Software (Starlink)
SpaceX · Redmond, WA
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**SpaceX — Full Stack Software Engineer, Operations Software (Starlink)** SpaceX is building the technologies to enable human life on Mars. Starlink is the world’s largest satellite constellation, providing fast, reliable internet to millions of users worldwide. As a member of the Starlink Operations Software team, you’ll build the user interfaces and backend that enable safe and efficient operations for Starlink satellites and ground assets. Your products are the operational tools that operations, engineering, and reliability teams rely on—curating smooth user experiences while limiting software complexity. Your contributions will directly impact operational safety and the ability to scale the network. **Responsibilities** - Develop well-architected, highly reliable, responsive, and performant web applications to command, control, and monitor thousands of assets - Create aesthetic, easy-to-use user interfaces that reduce the operational load of operators while maintaining strong safety guardrails - Collaborate with other engineers on architecture, design, and code reviews - Maintain high standards of excellence and continuously improve beyond the status quo - Partner closely with operations teams to understand real mission needs and translate them into elegant technical solutions - Deep dive into business problems, find efficient solutions, and apply first-principles thinking **Basic Qualifications** - Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a STEM discipline **and** 1+ years of experience building full-stack software; **or** 3+ years of professional experience building full-stack software in lieu of a degree (internship experience is applicable) - 1+ years of experience in full stack development, software engineering, data engineering, or data science **Preferred Skills and Experience** - Frontend experience in Angular, React, or a similar JavaScript framework - Programming experience in Python or a similar object-oriented language - Experience with PostgreSQL, CockroachDB, or similar relational database technologies - Production experience with infrastructure tools such as Docker and Kubernetes - Experience with version control, continuous integration, and continuous delivery systems - Expertise in profiling and improving application performance - Experience with build systems (Make, Bazel/Pants/Buck, Gradle) and package management tools (pip, npm) - Strong attention to detail - Drive to deliver exceptional operations tools and willingness to own all outcomes **Additional Requirements** - Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as needed - Ability to work on an on-call basis at night and on weekends **Compensation and Benefits** - **Pay Range:** - Level 1: **$125,000.00 – $165,000.00** - Level 2: **$145,000.00 – $200,000.00** - Base salary is determined case-by-case based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. - Total rewards may include long-term incentives (company stock or long-term cash awards), potential discretionary bonuses, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. - Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage; 401(k); disability and life insurance; paid parental leave; paid vacation and holidays; and additional perks. - Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office (Mon–Fri). **ITAR Requirements** To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicants must be one of the following: (i
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