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Full Stack Engineer (Application Software)

SpaceX· Application Software
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Palo Alto, CA$135k - $160kfull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

SpaceX is seeking a Full Stack Engineer (Application Software) to develop mission-critical applications used across SpaceX, including systems for Starship manufacturing, Starlink network operations, and related platforms. The role emphasizes ownership, collaboration, and delivering scalable software solutions to support SpaceX missions.

Responsibilities

  • Develop highly reliable software solutions that are used across SpaceX
  • Create new applications that improve how SpaceX operates
  • Build prototypes to prove out key design concepts and quantify technical constraints
  • Own all aspects of software engineering and product development
  • Deep dive into your users’ problems to find and create efficient solutions
  • Bring your voice to the table in team collaborations on architecture, design, and code reviews

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or scientific discipline; OR 2+ years of professional experience building software in lieu of a degree
  • 1+ years of experience in full stack development

Skills

Required:ProgrammingWeb application developmentVersion control and CI/CD
Nice to have:Software system designTesting, CI, build, deployment & monitoringPerformance profilingBuild systems and package managementUnix-like OS and deployment toolsIn-stream data processingContainerization and orchestrationFrontend frameworkDatabase experience

Benefits

  • comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • short and long-term disability insurance
  • life insurance
  • paid parental leave
  • paid vacation (3 weeks) and 10+ paid holidays per year
  • employee stock options and long-term incentives
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • various discounts and perks
  • access to flexible paid time off and sick leave as per policy
Last updated Aug 5, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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