Full Stack Software Engineer (Starlink Ground Network)

At SpaceX we’re leveraging our experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world’s most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is the world’s largest satellite constellation and is providing fast, reliable internet to 7M+ users worldwide. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system – thousands of satellites, consumer receivers that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing, and the software that brings it all together. We’ve only begun to scratch the surface of Starlink’s potential global impact and are looking for best-in-class engineers to help maximize Starlink’s utility for communities and businesses around the globe.

The Ground Network team at SpaceX is responsible for designing, scaling, and operating the global terrestrial network infrastructure that serves Starlink control and data plane applications and all 6M+ Starlink customers. We build software solutions for safe network management that empower network operators to work with confidence and speed. We also build internal and external interfaces for critical workflows including detailed capacity planning and security assistance for law enforcement and regulatory groups.

• →Develop well-architected, responsive, and performant web applications
• →Develop highly reliable and available software systems for Starlink
• →Design and implement highly available, fault-tolerant networks that operates for long periods of time with minimal maintenance at scale
• →Deliver expert level TypeScript React code for modern browsers
• →Full stack application development (our system is a .NET micro-service architecture running in Kubernetes)
• →Focus on continuous monitoring and alerting to foster data-driven business decisions and improve the quality and observability of our systems.
• →Work closely with internal partners to drive successful outcomes for the business
• →Collaborate with other engineering teams across Starlink to advance our engineering process in architecture, design, and code reviews
• →Deep dive into your users’ problems to find and create efficient solutions
• →Bring your voice to the table in team collaborations on architecture, design, and code reviews

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a STEM discipline and 1+ years of experience building full-stack software; OR 3+ years of professional experience building full-stack software in lieu of a degree (internship experience is applicable)

• Programming experience in Python, C#, .NET, Go, Scala, Java, or similar object-oriented language
• Production experience with Docker and Kubernetes
• Front-end experience in Angular, React, or similar JavaScript framework
• Database experience with PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or similar database technologies
• Experience with version control, continuous integration, and continuous delivery concepts
• Expertise in profiling and improving application performance
• Experience with build systems (Make, Bazel/Pants/Buck, Gradle) and package management tools (pip, npm)
• Strong attention to detail
• Experience with UNIX-like operating systems and CI/CD tool
• Networking knowledge of Routing and MPLS Protocols, including BGP, ISIS, and Segment Routing
• Strong networking knowledge of TCP/IP
• A drive to deliver exceptional user experiences for customers and willingness to own all outcomes.

• Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.  

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