SpaceX
Software Engineer, Design Engineering (Starlink)
About this role
SpaceX seeks a Software Engineer for Starlink's user experience team in Redmond, WA to build digital interfaces and backend systems serving millions of customers. You'll develop full-stack applications using TypeScript/React and .NET microservices running on Kubernetes, owning the complete customer experience from setup to support.
What you'll do
- Build responsive, performant web applications using TypeScript and React for modern browsers
- Develop full-stack features using .NET microservices architecture deployed on Kubernetes
- Design and implement highly available, fault-tolerant systems with minimal maintenance requirements
- Implement monitoring, alerting, and observability solutions to drive data-driven improvements
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on architecture, design, and code reviews
- Deep dive into user problems to identify and deliver efficient solutions
What they're looking for
- TypeScript and React for frontend development
- C#/.NET backend development
- Docker and Kubernetes containerization
- PostgreSQL or SQL Server databases
- Python, Go, Scala, or Java programming
- CI/CD pipelines and version control systems
- Application performance profiling and optimization
- UNIX-like operating systems and command-line tools
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match eligibility
- Stock options and employee stock purchase plan discounts
- 3 weeks paid vacation and 10+ paid holidays annually
- Paid parental leave and disability insurance
- Company shuttle service from Seattle area 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 and the technologies you've used for both frontend and backend development.
- How have you optimized application performance in a production environment, and what tools or techniques did you use?