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Salary$172k – $258k
LocationPalo Alto, CA, Palo Alto, CA
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience5+ yrs
DepartmentInformation Technology
EquityIncluded
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedJun 23, 2026 · 4mo ago
Verified live1d ago
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Bachelor's degree
5+ years of experience in data engineering roles
Help lead SpaceXSI's data strategy by implementing established ETL patterns, creating and supporting dependable infrastructure, and reusable components
Partner with business and engineering teams to prioritize requests and consistently deliver excellent results against time-sensitive priorities
Collaborate effectively in a fast-paced environment using strong interpersonal communication skills
Experience working in an enterprise environment
Bachelor's degree in computer science
Strong experience with databases (Vertica, MySQL, or similar) and advanced SQL
Java development experience (Spring, JEE/JSE) and proficiency in Python or other modern languages
Hands-on experience with integrations, APIs, and message queuing technologies (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ)
Experience working with 3rd party APIs (Salesforce, Workday, etc.)
Background working in an Agile environment
Experience with API Gateways (e.g., Kong), RAML, and REST-based APIs
Designing and deploying scalable, reliable, high-volume data integrations and real-time pipelines
Big data technologies (Hadoop, MongoDB, HBase, Cassandra)
On-prem and cloud enterprise solutions (Oracle, Salesforce, Workday)
Scala / Scalding
Deep knowledge of access control and data security
Leading Data/BI/Analytics projects with a customer-first approach
Custom ETL design, implementation, and maintenance
Performance monitoring, error logging, and troubleshooting Java applications
Skills
Python
Java
SQL
Scala
Vertica
MySQL
Spring
JEE
JSE
Kafka
RabbitMQ
Kong
Hadoop
MongoDB
HBase
Cassandra
Oracle
Salesforce
Workday
REST
Scalding
ETL
Benefits
Health insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Equity
About the company
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 making life multiplanetary and expanding consciousness to the stars.
SpaceXSI is building Super Intelligence to help humanity understand the universe. Our teams are building the full Super Intelligence stack: from our Colossus supercomputers, to Grok models, to our suite of applications, including Grok Bot, Grok Build, Grok Imagine, Grok Voice, and X. We’re creating a powerful flywheel where more compute trains better models, better models power more useful products, and what we learn from people using those products shapes what we build next.
SR. IT DATA ENGINEER
At SpaceXSI, the IT Data Engineering team implements and supports applications to help internal customers meet their operational needs. We establish processes for continual improvement, guide administration, and partner with multiple stakeholders on a project-to-project basis. Our mission is to keep the business running effectively while maintaining a healthy application environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Help lead SpaceXSI’s data strategy by implementing established ETL patterns, creating and supporting dependable infrastructure, and reusable components
•
Partner with business and engineering teams to prioritize requests and consistently deliver excellent results against time-sensitive priorities
•
Collaborate effectively in a fast-paced environment using strong interpersonal communication skills
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
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Bachelor’s degree
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5+ years of experience in data engineering roles
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
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Experience working in an enterprise environment
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Bachelor’s degree in computer science
•
Strong experience with databases (Vertica, MySQL, or similar) and advanced SQL
•
Java development experience (Spring, JEE/JSE) and proficiency in Python or other modern languages
•
Hands-on experience with integrations, APIs, and message queuing technologies (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ)
•
Experience working with 3rd party APIs (Salesforce, Workday, etc.)
•
Background working in an Agile environment
•
Experience with API Gateways (e.g., Kong), RAML, and REST-based APIs
•
Designing and deploying scalable, reliable, high-volume data integrations and real-time pipelines
•
Big data technologies (Hadoop, MongoDB, HBase, Cassandra)
•
On-prem and cloud enterprise solutions (Oracle, Salesforce, Workday)
•
Scala / Scalding
•
Deep knowledge of access control and data security
•
Leading Data/BI/Analytics projects with a customer-first approach
•
Custom ETL design, implementation, and maintenance
•
Performance monitoring, error logging, and troubleshooting Java applications
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
$172,000 - $258,000 USD
Base salary is just one part of our total rewards package at SpaceXSI, which also includes equity, comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks.
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