Software Engineer, Data - Top Secret Clearance… at SpaceX · Hawthorne

Summary: SpaceX is a company focused on developing technologies for human exploration of Mars and is currently deploying Starlink, the world's most advanced broadband internet system. As a Software Engineer on the Starlink program, you will develop reliable data pipelines and applications to enhance the operational capabilities of SpaceX, working collaboratively with a team of engineers to solve complex challenges. Responsibilities: - Develop highly reliable and scalable data pipelines to empower engineers across SpaceX - Create new applications 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 - Active Top Secret or TS/SCI clearance - Willing to work extended hours and weekends when needed Preferred Qualifications: - Programming experience in Python, C#, Java, Scala, Go or similar languages - Experience working with in-stream, big data processing and analytics using Apache Kafka, Spark, Flink, SQL or similar - Experience with relational and non-relational databases, data lakes e.g. HBase, Hive, Delta Lake, PostgreSQL, CockroachDB or similar - Experience with data exploration tools like Grafana, Jupyter Notebooks, Metabase, PowerBI or similar - Good understanding of version control, testing, continuous integration, build, deployment and monitoring - Some front-end experience in Angular, React, or similar JavaScript framework - Good understanding of statistics, machine learning algorithms and frameworks Required Skills: Full stack development, Data engineering, Big data processing Important Skills: Python, SQL, Relational databases, Data exploration tools Nice-to-Have Skills: Machine learning, Version control, Front-end experience 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, 3 weeks of paid vacation, 10 or more paid holidays per year, Paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy