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SpaceX

Full Stack Software Engineer, Internal Systems

Hawthorne, CA$125k–$160kfull-timemidAdded today

About this role

SpaceX seeks a Full Stack Software Engineer to develop mission-critical internal systems supporting launch operations and Starlink infrastructure. You'll own end-to-end software solutions used across the company, from manufacturing platforms to real-time data management systems, working collaboratively on high-impact problems.

What you'll do

  • Develop reliable software solutions deployed across SpaceX operations
  • Design and build new applications that improve company operations
  • Create prototypes to validate design concepts and technical constraints
  • Own all phases of software engineering from design through deployment
  • Understand user problems deeply to develop efficient solutions
  • Collaborate on architecture, design decisions, and code reviews

What they're looking for

  • Full stack development (backend and frontend)
  • Object-oriented programming (Python, C#.NET, Go, Java, or Scala)
  • Single page application frameworks (React, Angular)
  • Containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • CI/CD, version control, and deployment automation
  • Database design (PostgreSQL, SQL Server)
  • Data streaming technologies (Kafka, RabbitMQ)
  • System performance profiling and optimization

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
  • Stock options and employee stock purchase plan discounts
  • 3 weeks paid vacation plus 10+ paid holidays annually
  • Paid parental leave and disability insurance
  • Potential discretionary bonuses and long-term incentives
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SpaceX

SpaceX develops advanced spacecraft and satellite systems, including the Starshield government satellite constellation and Starfall re-entry cargo capsule for global delivery. The company is hiring engineers in avionics integration, software test automation, mechanical design, and hardware reliability to validate flight-critical systems and ensure mission success.

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Likely interview questions

  • Walk us through a full stack project you built from concept to production—what were the key technical decisions?
  • How do you approach optimizing application performance when dealing with large datasets or high throughput systems?