SpaceX
Full Stack Software Engineer, Operations Software (Starlink)
About this role
SpaceX seeks a Full Stack Software Engineer to build operational tools for Starlink satellite management and ground assets. You'll develop responsive web applications and intuitive user interfaces that enable safe, efficient operations while scaling the global satellite network.
What you'll do
- Develop highly reliable, responsive web applications for commanding, controlling, and monitoring thousands of satellite and ground assets
- Design aesthetic, user-friendly interfaces that reduce operator workload and enforce safety guardrails
- Collaborate with engineers on architecture, design decisions, and code reviews
- Partner with operations teams to translate mission requirements into elegant technical solutions
- Apply first-principles thinking to analyze business problems and implement efficient solutions
- Maintain high standards of excellence and operational reliability
What they're looking for
- Full-stack software development
- Frontend frameworks (Angular, React, or similar JavaScript frameworks)
- Python or similar object-oriented programming languages
- Relational databases (PostgreSQL, CockroachDB)
- Docker and Kubernetes containerization and orchestration
- CI/CD systems and version control
- Application performance profiling and optimization
- Build systems and package management tools
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions
- 3 weeks paid vacation and 10+ paid holidays annually
- Stock options and employee stock purchase plan discounts
- Short and long-term disability and life insurance
- Company shuttles from Seattle-area locations to Redmond office
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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.
- Website
- spacex.com
Likely interview questions
- Describe your experience building full-stack applications—what technologies did you use for the frontend and backend?
- Tell us about a time you optimized an application's performance; what profiling tools did you use and what was the impact?