SpaceX
Software Engineer, Data - Top Secret Clearance (Starlink)
About this role
SpaceX seeks a data-focused software engineer with Top Secret clearance to build scalable data pipelines and applications supporting the Starlink satellite internet program. You'll own full-stack challenges, from architecture and prototyping to deployment, working with a team to deliver mission-critical systems serving millions of users globally.
What you'll do
- Develop reliable, scalable data pipelines for internal SpaceX engineering teams
- Design and build applications that enhance business operations
- Collaborate on architecture, design reviews, and technical decisions
- Create prototypes to validate design concepts and identify technical constraints
- Own complete software engineering lifecycle from conception to production
- Apply first-principles thinking to solve complex business problems
What they're looking for
- Python, C#, Java, Scala, or Go programming
- Big data processing tools (Apache Kafka, Spark, Flink, SQL)
- Relational and non-relational databases (PostgreSQL, HBase, Delta Lake)
- Data exploration and visualization (Grafana, Jupyter, Metabase, PowerBI)
- Version control, CI/CD, testing, and monitoring practices
- Front-end frameworks (React, Angular, or similar)
- Statistics and machine learning fundamentals
- Full-stack development or data engineering experience
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan and employee stock purchase program
- 3 weeks paid vacation plus 10+ paid holidays annually
- Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and parental leave
- Long-term incentives including company stock and cash awards
- Various discounts and perks
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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 and maintaining data pipelines at scale—what challenges did you face and how did you resolve them?
- How have you approached designing systems that need to serve multiple internal teams with different data requirements?