Senior Software Engineer IActive$160K

The opportunity

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more – all with the goal of opening access to space. The rockets and satellites we build and launch enable some of…

What you'll 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

  • A degree or diploma in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical: Engineering, or equivalent experience

What they're looking for

  • 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