Full Stack Software Engineer, Data (Starlink)

About this role

SpaceX seeks a Full Stack Software Engineer to build scalable, enterprise-grade data platforms for Starlink, supporting petabyte-scale data ingestion, processing, and analytics. You'll own end-to-end data pipeline development while collaborating with engineering teams to solve complex problems that enhance Starlink's satellite internet service for millions of users globally.

What you'll do

• Develop reliable, scalable enterprise data platform for petabyte-scale ingestion, processing, storage, and querying
• Design and build end-to-end data pipelines that improve SpaceX business operations
• Collaborate on architecture, design reviews, and code quality with cross-functional teams
• Build prototypes to validate design concepts and quantify technical constraints
• Own complete software engineering lifecycle from concept to production deployment
• Apply first-principles thinking to solve complex business problems efficiently

What they're looking for

• Full stack development and data engineering
• Programming: Scala, Java, C#, Python, or Go
• Frontend frameworks: React or Angular
• Big data processing: Kafka, Spark, or Flink
• Databases: PostgreSQL, CockroachDB, Hive, Delta Lake
• Data visualization tools: Grafana, Metabase, or PowerBI
• CI/CD, version control, testing, and monitoring practices
• Statistics and machine learning fundamentals

Benefits

• Competitive base salary: $125K–$175K depending on level
• Stock options, long-term incentives, and discretionary bonuses
• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
• 3 weeks paid vacation and 10+ paid holidays annually
• Paid parental leave and Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Likely interview questions

• Describe your experience building or optimizing data pipelines at scale—what frameworks did you use and what challenges did you encounter?
• Tell us about a time you owned a full-stack feature from design through production—how did you approach the problem and measure success?