BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or STEM discipline; OR 2+ years of professional experience in software development in lieu of a degree
- Experience in full stack development, software engineering, data engineering, or data science
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Programming experience in Python, C++, or similar object-oriented language
- Experience deploying applications to production with Docker and Kubernetes
- Experience integrating sensors and automation with in-house solutions
- Experience with web development frameworks such as Flask, SQLAlchemy and FastAPI
- Experience working with stream data processing using Apache Kafka or similar technologies
- Front-end experience in React or similar JavaScript UI frameworks
- Database experience with PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or similar database technologies
- Good understanding of version control, testing, continuous integration, build, deployment and monitoring
- Good understanding of statistics, machine learning algorithms and frameworks
- Experience with Linux applications and server components
- Computer Vision experience in libraries such as OpenCV
- Machine Learning and machine learning operations experience
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to work extended hours and weekends as necessary
- Ability to travel to other SpaceX sites as needed
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
Pay Range:
Software Engineer/Level II: $140,000.00 - $170,000.00/per year
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
- To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.