Application Software Engineer at SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA

Summary: SpaceX is a pioneering aerospace company focused on enabling human life on Mars. They are seeking an Application Software Engineer to develop mission-critical applications that enhance launch vehicle production and support the Starlink internet service. 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 Required 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 - 1+ years of experience in full stack development - You may be asked to work extended hours/weekends dependent on launch cadence - This role requires you to be onsite. Remote and/or hybrid work will not be considered Preferred Qualifications: - 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 Required Skills: Full stack development, Python, C#.NET, Go, Scala, Java, Single page web applications, Version control, Continuous integration, Continuous delivery, Software system design, Software testing, Application performance profiling, Build systems, Package management tools, UNIX-like operating systems, Terraform, Ansible, Puppet, In-stream data processing, Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ, Docker, Kubernetes, Angular, React, JavaScript frameworks, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Database technologies, Respect Benefits: Long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, Potential discretionary bonuses, Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, 401(k) retirement plan, Short and long-term disability insurance, Life insurance, Paid parental leave, 3 weeks of paid vacation, 10 or more paid holidays per year, Paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy