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SpaceX

Application Software Engineer

Hawthorne, CA · On-site

The Application Software Engineer will develop mission critical applications that enhance launch vehicle production and support the Starlink service, ensuring efficient solutions for various ...

SpaceX

Application Software Engineer

Bastrop, TX · On-site

They are seeking an Application Software Engineer to create mission-critical applications that enhance launch vehicle production and support the Starlink global internet service. The role involves ...

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What is the difference between Entry Level Application Software Engineer vs Junior Software Developer?

AspectEntry Level Application Software EngineerJunior Software Developer
Required CredentialsBachelor's in CS or related field; some internshipsBachelor's in CS or related field; internship experience helpful
Work EnvironmentTech companies, startups, software firmsTech companies, startups, software teams
Employer UsageCommonly used in job postings and industryOften used interchangeably with Entry Level Application Software Engineer

Both roles typically require a bachelor's degree in computer science or related fields and some internship experience. They are often used interchangeably in job postings and industry contexts, working in similar environments like tech companies and startups. The main difference lies in terminology preference, but both roles focus on developing and maintaining software applications at an entry level.

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Application Software Engineer

Application Software Engineer

SpaceX

Hawthorne, CA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 24 days ago

SpaceX rating

8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 144 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

14th of 60 rated aerospace companies

Job description

Job Summary:
SpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. The Application Software Engineer will develop mission critical applications that enhance launch vehicle production and support the Starlink service, ensuring efficient solutions for various engineering challenges.
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:
Required:
• 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
• You may be asked to work extended hours/weekends dependent on launch cadence
• This role requires you to be onsite. Remote and/or hybrid work will not be considered
Preferred:
• Programming experience in Python, C#.NET, Go, Scala, Java, or similar object-oriented language
• 1+ years of rigorous experience building single page web applications
• Experience with version control, continuous integration, and continuous delivery concepts
• Expertise in designing software systems
• Deep understanding of testing, continuous integration, build, deployment & monitoring
• Expertise in profiling and improving application performance
• Experience with build systems (Make, Bazel/Pants/Buck, Gradle) and package management tools (pip, npm)
• Experience with UNIX-like operating systems and tools like Terraform, Ansible, Puppet for managing them
• Experience working with in-stream data processing using Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ, or similar technologies
• Production experience with Docker and Kubernetes
• Front-end experience in Angular, React, or similar JavaScript framework
• Database experience with PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or similar database technologies
Company:
SpaceX develops and operates rockets, satellite networks, and AI infrastructure including launch, connectivity, and cloud services. Founded in 2002, the company is headquartered in Hawthorne, USA, with a team of 1001-5000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.

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