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Sr. Software Engineer (Starlink)

SpaceX is building Starlink, the world’s largest satellite broadband system, and the UXSW team delivers the digital experiences used by millions of Starlink customers. They are seeking a senior full‑stack engineer to build performant, reliable web applications and backend services, drive observability, and collaborate across teams to improve customer experience and operational tooling.

Skills

  • Proven full‑stack development experience with TypeScript and React
  • Backend development experience in .NET/C# (or similar object-oriented languages)
  • Containerization and orchestration experience with Docker and Kubernetes
  • Experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL or SQL Server
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, version control, and deployment tooling
  • Experience profiling and improving application performance and observability
  • Comfortable working in UNIX-like environments and with build/package tools

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain responsive, performant web applications for Starlink customers and support tools
  • Build highly reliable and available backend services in a .NET microservice architecture running in Kubernetes
  • Deliver expert-level TypeScript and React code targeted for modern browsers
  • Design and implement fault-tolerant, long-running systems with strong observability and alerting
  • Implement continuous monitoring, profiling, and performance improvements
  • Collaborate with internal partners and cross-functional engineering teams on architecture, design, and code reviews
  • Troubleshoot and deep-dive into user problems to create efficient, user-centered solutions
  • Own outcomes and drive features from design through production, including extended-hours support when needed

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or STEM discipline plus 5+ years building full‑stack software
  • Or 7+ years of professional full‑stack software experience in lieu of a degree (internship experience applicable)

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Eligibility for company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Potential discretionary bonuses
  • Paid vacation (about 3 weeks) and 10+ paid holidays per year
  • Exempt employees eligible for 5 days sick leave per year and paid parental leave
  • Company shuttles from select Seattle locations to Redmond office
  • Other employee discounts and perks
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