Hiring: Ground Software Engineer (Senior) Company: Apex Location: Los Angeles, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 13:04:17 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : Apex, Docker, Encryption, Kubernetes, Linux, Microservices, Python, Rust, TCP/IP, TypeScript, gRPC About the job Experience: •6+ years of total ground software experience. Required Skills: •Design, develop, and implement ground software for satellite communication, control, and telemetry. •Support commissioning of spacecraft during launch and early operations and ensure ground systems remain functional during critical operations. •Own ground software solutions through the full lifecycle from initial design to deployment. •Partner cross-functionally with cross-functional teams to baseline product requirements and technical roadmaps. •Integrate third-party tools and custom software to automate satellite operations, tracking, and data processing. •Monitor and improve system scalability, redundancy, and failover strategies for ground software and systems. Qualifications: •U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export controlled data. •Bachelor’s degree in CS, EE or equivalent. •Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Go, TypeScript, Python, and Rust. •Operational familiarity with microservices frameworks and tools and cloud-based solutions (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, gRPC). •Knowledge of Linux operating systems and system administration. •Operational familiarity with network protocols (TCP/IP, UDP), secure communication systems, and encryption. •Apex believes in creating a work environment that you look forward to embracing every day. Our employees love working at Apex, and we want you to love it too. We're a fast-growing startup that has raised more than $500M in funding, and we invest heavily in our people from day one. •Shared upside: Receive equity in Apex, letting you benefit from the work you create •Best-in-class healthcare: 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents, plus $100k life insurance at no cost •Comprehensive PTO package to reset and recharge - starting at 15 days vacation, growing to 20+ days annually, plus 10 paid holidays Compensation: •$180,000 - $215,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!