Full Stack Engineer (Application Software)

SpaceX
Cape Canaveral, FL
On-site

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have experience in full stack development and working on mission-critical systems.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with experience in building single-page web apps and software systems for high-throughput environments
    — “1+ years of rigorous experience building single page web applications
  • Engineers who have worked with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud infrastructure tools
    — “Production experience with Docker and Kubernetes
  • Individuals who can take ownership of complex problems and contribute to mission-driven software development
    — “You will have full ownership of challenging problems

Things to consider

  • Must be eligible for Air Force background check and ITAR compliance
    — “Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral
  • Willingness to work extended hours and weekends is expected
    — “Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with version control and CI/CD pipelines in your resume and interviews
    — “Experience with version control, continuous integration, and continuous delivery concepts
  • Emphasize your ability to design scalable software systems and optimize performance
    — “Expertise in designing software systems
  • Showcase your proficiency in in-stream data processing technologies like Kafka or RabbitMQ
    — “Experience with in-stream data processing using Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ, or similar technologies
  • Demonstrate your ability to collaborate effectively and contribute to architecture discussions
    — “Bring your voice to the table in team collaborations on architecture, design, and code reviews
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Mid

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • Developed mission-critical applications
  • Improved SpaceX operations
Typical background
Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field2+ years of professional software development experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Full Stack DevelopmentVersion ControlContinuous IntegrationTestingDeployment

Preferred

Aerospace ExperienceDockerKubernetesIn-stream Data ProcessingUnix-like Operating Systems

Stack & domain

PythonC#.netGoScalaJavaAngularReactVersion ControlContinuous IntegrationContinuous DeliveryDesign Software SystemsTestingBuildDeploymentMonitoringProfilingImproving Application PerformanceBuild SystemsPackage ManagementUnix-like Operating SystemsTerraformAnsiblePuppetIn-stream Data ProcessingDockerKubernetesApache KafkaRabbitmqActivemqProblem SolvingTeamworkAerospaceSoftware EngineeringProduct Development

About the role

Original posting from SpaceX via Greenhouse

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

FULL STACK ENGINEER (APPLICATION SOFTWARE)

The application software team is the central nervous system of SpaceX – we create mission critical applications that are used throughout SpaceX to accelerate launch vehicle production and flight as well as systems that allow Starlink to grow into a worldwide fast, reliable Internet service. We are looking for engineers who treat fellow teammates with fairness, respect, and support.

Our team is currently creating and evolving systems to enable rapid build and reuse of Starship as well as designing the next generation manufacturing software that will be used in high throughput factories for Starlink. Other applications range from platforms that support concurrent streams of data from many always-on assets to manage the world’s largest satellite constellation to public facing systems where customers can join our Starlink network globally. We work closely with engineers throughout the company to create and update our systems with respect to crewed launches, Starship flights, changes to the Starlink network and much more.

Aerospace experience is not required to be successful here - rather we look for smart, motivated, respectful, collaborative engineers who love solving problems and want to make an impact on a super inspiring mission. You will have full ownership of challenging problems, working with a team of enthusiastic engineers with diverse perspectives to design and produce solutions that enable SpaceX to move towards our goals at a rapid pace. The success of the missions at SpaceX depends on the software that you and your team produce.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop highly reliable software solutions that are used across SpaceX

Create new applications that improve how SpaceX operates

Build prototypes to prove out key design concepts and quantify technical constraints

Own all aspects of software engineering and product development

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

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or scientific discipline; OR 2+ years of professional experience building software in lieu of a degree

Experience in full stack development

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Programming experience in Python, C#.NET, Go, Scala, Java, or similar object-oriented language

1+ years of rigorous experience building single page web applications

Experience with version control, continuous integration, and continuous delivery concepts

Expertise in designing software systems

Deep understanding of testing, continuous integration, build, deployment & monitoring

Expertise in profiling and improving application performance

Experience with build systems (Make, Bazel/Pants/Buck, Gradle) and package management tools (pip, npm)

Experience with UNIX-like operating systems and tools like Terraform, Ansible, Puppet for managing them

Experience working with in-stream data processing using Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ, or similar technologies

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

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed

Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

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.  

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com. 

Source: SpaceX careers (Greenhouse)

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