Software Engineer, Data (Starlink) at SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA

Summary: SpaceX is a company focused on developing technologies for space exploration, with a mission to enable human life on Mars. They are seeking a Software Engineer for the Starlink program to solve challenges that improve satellite internet services, particularly for under-served communities. The role involves developing a scalable data platform and collaborating with a team to enhance the overall user experience. Responsibilities: - Develop a highly reliable and scalable enterprise data platform empowering users to ingest, process, store, and query at petabyte-scale - Create new functionality and end-to-end data pipelines that improve how the business at SpaceX operates - Collaborate with peers on architecture, design, and code reviews - Build prototypes to prove out key design concepts and quantify technical constraints - Own all aspects of software engineering and product development - Deep dive into business problems, find efficient solutions and apply first principles thinking Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in computer science, data science, engineering, math, physics, or scientific discipline; OR 2+ years of professional experience building software in lieu of a degree - 1+ years of experience in full stack development, software engineering, data engineering, or data science - Willing to work extended hours and weekends when needed Preferred Qualifications: - Programming experience in Scala, Java, C#, Python, Go or similar languages - Frontend experience in Angular, React, or similar JavaScript frameworks - Experience optimizing in-stream, big data processing and analytics frameworks like Apache Kafka, Spark, Flink, or similar - Experience with relational and non-relational databases, data lakes e.g. Hive, Delta Lake, PostgreSQL, CockroachDB or similar - Experience with data exploration tools like Grafana, Metabase, PowerBI or similar - Good understanding of version control, testing, continuous integration, build, deployment and monitoring - Good understanding of statistics, machine learning algorithms and frameworks Required Skills: Full stack development, Software engineering, Data engineering, Data science, Scala, Java, C#, Python, Go, Angular, React, JavaScript frameworks, Apache Kafka, Apache Spark, Apache Flink, Relational databases, Non-relational databases, Data lakes, Hive, Delta Lake, PostgreSQL, CockroachDB, Data exploration tools, Grafana, Metabase, PowerBI, Version control, Testing, Continuous integration, Build, Deployment, Monitoring, Statistics, Machine learning algorithms, Machine learning frameworks 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, Access to a 401(k) retirement plan, Short and long-term disability insurance, Life insurance, Paid parental leave, Various other discounts and perks, 3 weeks of paid vacation, 10 or more paid holidays per year, Paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy