At Stoke, we believe that a thriving space economy leads to a vibrant, sustainable, and equitable future here on Earth. That is why we are building our fully and rapidly reusable vehicle, Nova. It is designed to fly daily and solve the core challenges of space transportation – it reduces cost, increases availability, and enhances reliability. By radically lowering the cost and increasing the cadence of launch, we’re able to create a truly scalable space industry.
Our team is mission-driven, collaborative, and empowered with ownership of their work. If you want to work with some of the most dedicated and talented people on Earth, come join us.
Description
Reusable launch systems are the key to seamlessly connecting Earth and space. An instrumental ingredient to enabling a rapid launch cadence is the ability to make informed and automated decisions quickly, backed with high quality data. That is our goal for the data team at Stoke, our software empowers our engineers and provides them the ability to automate and improve the efficiency of their day-to-day tasks. As a Software Engineer on the Data Team, you will be responsible for contributing to the design and implementation of Stoke’s data visualization and analysis tooling. Your work will span high-performance web UIs, real-time and batch data services, and scalable systems that monitor the performance and health of supercomputer environments and fielded hardware. You will write production code across the stack, set a high bar for reliability and usability, mentor peers, and help shape a strong technical culture.
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain full-stack visualization tools for hardware and software analysis
Design intuitive front-end interfaces and robust back-end systems for monitoring the performance and health of supercomputer systems
Partner with cross-functional teams to design features that meet real-world, time-sensitive needs
Ensure high performance, reliability, and scalability of visualization tools across both front-end and back-end systems
Continuously improve existing tools and develop new features to meet evolving requirements
Mentor engineers and contribute to a strong technical culture
Participate in a low-friction on-call rotation; our platform is stable, but the company depends on what we build
Qualifications
3 - 5 years of experience in software development
Demonstrated expertise in full-stack development, particularly building tools for scientific computing, manufacturing workflows, or infrastructure monitoring/visualization
Hands-on experience with time series data visualization libraries and platforms ( ex: Plotly, Highcharts, etc )
Ability to design and maintain complex systems on AWS
Solid understanding of full-stack architecture, design principles, and best practices
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Strong communication skills and a track record of effective collaboration in team environments
Strong product intuition and customer empathy; you care about the why behind the code
Proven leadership taking ideas from concept to production at scale
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Rust
Experience with real-time systems (WebRTC, WebSockets, LiveKit)
Familiarity with graphics technologies (WebGPU, WebGL)
Background in aerospace
Benefits
Equity – We know that our employees are the reason we succeed. To give everyone a stake in our future, we are pleased to offer equity in the form of stock options to all regular, full-time employees.
Comprehensive benefits program including subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
Company-paid life and disability insurance
401(k) plan with employer match
4 weeks’ Paid Time Off
Holidays – 10 days (including an end-of-year closure)
Paid Family/Parental Leave
On-site gym or monthly wellness stipend (depending on location)
Dog friendly offices!
Compensation
Target Levels:
Level 3 Range: $147,00 - $220,500
Level 4 Range: $183,700 - $275,600
Our job posts are intentionally written to attract a wide variety of experience levels, and we make decisions about the right fit on a per-candidate basis.
Your actual level and base salary will be decided based on your specific experience and skill level.
ITAR Requirements
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Equal Opportunity
The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including with respect to disability and veteran status. It is committed to compliance with all equal opportunity laws, including the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) and Title VII. It does not discriminate on the basis of nationality, race, citizenship, immigration status, or any other protected class when it comes to employment practices, including hiring.
Employment at the Company is contingent upon satisfactory completion of reference and background checks, and on your ability to prove your identity and authorization to work in the U.S. for the Company. Employees must comply with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services employment verification requirements, and, therefore, they must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 at the start of employment and re-verify authorization to work periodically.
Separate from this I-9 process, this position entails access to certain technology and technical data that is restricted under U.S. export control laws and regulations. Employment or continued employment may be conditioned on your legal authorization to work with or have access to export control materials as necessary to perform your job.
E-Verify
Stoke Space uses E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.
About Stoke Space
Nova: Radically improving access to and from orbit. We’re unlocking the space economy by harnessing the power of full and rapid reusability with Nova, our 100% reusable rocket. Nova offers affordable access to, through, and from space with a 20x reduced cost to orbit.
Our reusable upper-stage vehicle delivers on-demand access to any orbit at any time. Its unmatched capabilities enable dynamic space operations, including capture, reposition, long-dwell operations, and return of assets, as well as space cargo and logistics missions.
