🎁 Before you apply, rehearse this interview. Create your free WorkMundi account and get an Interview Training on HelpsYouSpeak — no cost, no card. I want my training →
SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. DATA ENGINEER, HARDWARE RELIABILITY (STARLINK) SpaceX is leveraging our experience building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world’s largest satellite constellation and most advanced broadband internet system. We provide reliable and fast internet to millions of users worldwide, including populations with little or no connectivity, rural communities, aircraft, watercraft, and places where existing services are unreliable, too expensive, or disconnected by natural disasters. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system, thousands of satellites and millions of consumer antennae that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing. The Starlink team is seeking out the best-in-class professionals to maximize Starlink’s potential for communities and businesses around the globe. As a Data Engineer for the Starlink Reliability team, you will build the data pipelines, software systems, and analytical tools to improve the reliability of Starlink customer hardware (dishes, routers, power supplies, cables). You will develop the systems and processes needed to reduce failures as we launch new products and scale the network. RESPONSIBILITIES : p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Build and maintain critical data engineering infrastructure, tools, processes, and custom software to objectively increase the reliability of Starlink customer hardware p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Contribute to critical Starlink software repositories, working in core internal and customer-facing codebases to deliver high-impact technical outcomes for the business p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Create custom data pipelines, infrastructure, and analytics tools that will be used by internal teams and stakeholders to monitor, analyze, and impact business outcomes p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Consistently contribute effort, leadership, and creative thinking to solving complex problems in a collaborative fashion under tight deadlines p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Build relationships and collaborate across disciplines including engineering, production, test, inventory, quality, supply chain, and customer experience to drive positive business outcomes p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Work effectively in a dynamic environment that includes working with changing needs and requirements p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Identify customer needs, gather requirements, and execute independently p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Take on projects that require initiative and developing new expertise BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Bachelor’s degree in computer science, data science, mathematics, or other STEM discipline p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">4+ years of professional experience in data or software engineering p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Strong proficiency in Python, SQL, Bash scripting, or Git p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Familiar with at least one additional programming language (e.g. Java, Scala, C++, C#) PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Master’s degree in computer science, data science, mathematics, or other STEM discipline (or PhD with 3+ years of relevant experience) p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Strong understanding of software engineering fundamentals including data structures, algorithms, system design, concurrency, and writing high-performance, maintainable code p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Strong data engineering fundamentals – relational databases, data pipeline development, orchestration, and data infrastructure p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Strong analytical skills: statistical analysis, data visualization, and quantitative reasoning p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to make presentations to engineers, team members, internal customers, and management ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">This position is based in Bastrop, TX (Austin area) and requires being on-site; hybrid or remote work not considered p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Must be willing to travel up to 10% 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 reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com .
Here's how to pick the right one and stand out in your application.
144.883Jobs
31.687IN
81%EN
That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.