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Sr. Software Engineer, Telemetry (Starlink)

SpaceX is developing Starlink, the world’s largest satellite broadband system, and seeks a Senior Software Engineer focused on telemetry to design, build, and operate high-reliability data pipelines and platforms. The role requires engineers who enjoy ownership, solving large-scale data problems, collaborating across hardware and mission teams, and delivering production-quality systems that support global connectivity.

Skills

  • Proficiency in C#, Java, or similar compiled languages
  • Experience designing and optimizing large-scale distributed systems for high-volume data
  • Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and containerized deployments
  • Working knowledge of Linux, version control, testing, CI/CD, deployment, and monitoring systems
  • Full-stack software engineering experience across backend and service layers
  • Familiarity with data ingestion, storage, and query systems at petabyte scale
  • Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with hardware and mission teams
  • Authorization to work on ITAR-restricted projects (U.S. citizen/permanent resident/asylee/refugee) or eligible for required authorizations

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and operate a highly reliable distributed telemetry platform for ingestion, processing, storage, and querying of high-volume data
  • Collaborate with engineers across teams on architecture, design, and code reviews
  • Partner with satellite and rocket teams to translate mission needs into technical solutions
  • Take full end-to-end ownership of software and hardware stack components
  • Investigate and resolve production issues; optimize performance and cost at scale
  • Drive first-principles technical solutions and deep dives into complex business problems
  • Participate in on-call rotations and work extended hours/weekends when required

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, data science, engineering, math, physics, or related scientific discipline
  • OR 7+ years of professional software development experience in lieu of a degree

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Potential long-term incentives (company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards)
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan and potential discretionary bonuses
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance, and life insurance
  • Paid parental leave, paid vacation (approx. 3 weeks), and 10+ paid holidays per year
  • Paid sick leave per company policy and various employee discounts and perks
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