What you'll get to do
- Design, build, and deploy tools and services that power operational data access across Rocket Lab
- Collaborate with engineering teams across multiple verticals and time zones to understand data requirements and deliver scalable infrastructure solutions
- Develop and maintain apps, services, and platforms that can scale with the business’ needs.
- Build automation and tools that enable engineers to discover, access, and work with operational data efficiently
- Own services end-to-end—from architecture and development through deployment and production support
YOU'LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS: To thrive in this role, you’ll bring strong backend software engineering experience, a solid grasp of data pipelines, and a passion for building scalable, reliable systems. Here’s what you’ll need:
- A degree or diploma in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
- At least 5 years of professional experience in software engineering or a related discipline
- Expertise in Python development and a deep understanding of backend architecture
- Experience deploying services at scale, and familiarity with CI/CD and containerization
- Strong Git skills for version control and collaboration
- Experience with Kubernetes or similar orchestration tools for managing containerized applications
- Hands-on experience designing and developing REST APIs
- Familiarity with issue tracking tools like Jira or Redmine
- U.S. citizenship is required, due to program requirements
These qualifications would be nice to have
- Proficiency with common data analysis libraries/tools (e.g., Pandas, Numpy), and building ETL pipelines
- Experience in data visualization, data science and numerical analysis techniques
- Familiarity with agile development practices
- Database knowledge (SQL)
- Experience with web and user interface development
This position may require prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, computer work, and occasional exposure to moderate levels of noise, dust, and fumes in production areas.
Join one of the world's fastest-growing space companies and own a piece of it. In addition to competitive base pay, you'll receive company stock as part of your total compensation package, giving you a direct stake in our success. As we expand to new launch sites, groundbreaking missions, and global markets, your ownership has the opportunity to grow alongside the company.
Our comprehensive benefits package includes our industry-leading Employee Stock Purchase Program (with a 15% discount on company stock), top-tier medical plans (HMO, PPO, and a zero cost HDHP option with a significant HSA company contribution), dental and vision coverage, paid vacation and sick time, 11 paid holidays, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, paid parental leave, disability and life insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
Additional perks include subsidized EV charging, onsite fitness centers (where available), discounted gym memberships, complimentary snacks and beverages, 50% employee discount on our popular merch store, and a variety of other employee discounts.
Level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
Base Pay Range (CA Only)
$132,000—$175,000 USD