Senior Software Engineer I

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Rocket Lab Corporation
Full time
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USA
11/11/2026
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Long Beach, CA

Responsibilities

Design, build, and deploy tools and services that provide operational data access across Rocket Lab.
Collaborate with engineering teams across development, testing, production, and mission operations to understand data requirements and deliver scalable infrastructure solutions.
Develop and maintain applications, services, and platforms that scale with business needs.
Build automation and tools that help engineers discover, access, and work with operational data efficiently.
Own services end to end from architecture and development through deployment and production support.

Requirements

A degree or diploma in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
At least five years of professional experience in software engineering or a related discipline.
Expertise in Python development and strong understanding of backend architecture.
Experience deploying services at scale and familiarity with containerization.
Strong Git skills for version control and collaboration.
Experience with Kubernetes or similar orchestration tools for containerized applications.
Hands-on experience designing and developing REST APIs.
Familiarity with issue-tracking tools such as Jira or Redmine.
U.S. citizenship is required due to program requirements.
Preferred: proficiency with Pandas, NumPy, ETL pipelines, data visualization, data science, numerical analysis, SQL, and web or user-interface development.

Benefits

Base pay range of $132,000–$175,000 for California locations, with company stock included in total compensation.
Employee Stock Purchase Program with a 15% company-stock discount.
Medical plans including HMO, PPO, and a zero-cost HDHP option with significant HSA contributions, plus dental and vision coverage.
Paid vacation, sick time, 11 paid holidays, paid parental leave, disability and life insurance, and a 401(k) with company match.
Flexible spending and dependent-care accounts.
Subsidized EV charging, onsite fitness centers where available, discounted gym memberships, complimentary snacks and beverages, a 50% employee merchandise discount, and other employee discounts.
This is an onsite position at Rocket Lab headquarters in Long Beach, California; the role may involve prolonged sitting, standing, walking, computer work, and occasional exposure to moderate noise, dust, and fumes in production areas.

Salary: $132k - $175k/yr

Rocket Lab Corporation

Rocket Lab Corporation pioneers the next generation of spaceflight, delivering reliable, cost‑effective launch services that enable rapid access to orbit for a wide range of customers. By combining innovative engineering with a focus on rapid development and operational excellence, the company ex...

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