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Stoke Space lists this Senior Full-Stack Software Developer (ReactJS + GraphQL) opportunity in kent, Washington. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Senior Full-Stack Software Developer (ReactJS + GraphQL)
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At Stoke, we believe that a thriving space economy leads to a vibrant, sustainable, and equitable future here on Earth. We are building our fully and rapidly reusable vehicle, Nova, designed to fly daily and solve the core challenges of space transportation—reducing cost, increasing availability, and enhancing reliability. By radically lowering the cost and increasing the cadence of launch, we’re creating a truly scalable space industry.
Our mission-driven team collaborates and is 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 making reusable launch vehicles is the ability to move fast. Our goal for Boltline by Stoke Space, the commercial software platform that helps advanced hardware manufacturing teams integrate, track, iterate, build, and test efficiently.
As a Senior Full-Stack Software Development Engineer on the Boltline by Stoke Space team, you will design, build, and maintain scalable end-to-end features—from intuitive front‑end interfaces to reliable, performant back‑end systems. You’ll collaborate closely with designers, product managers, and hardware teams to create tools that accelerate innovation in advanced hardware development. We value ownership, technical excellence, and curiosity—balancing fast execution with thoughtful engineering.
Responsibilities
Design and develop end-to-end features across the full stack using React, TypeScript, GraphQL, and Postgres
Architect and optimize back‑end data models, APIs, and services for performance, reliability, and maintainability
Build and refine user interfaces that make complex hardware manufacturing workflows simple and intuitive
Implement and maintain a strong automated testing culture with comprehensive unit, integration, and end‑to‑end coverage
Lead technical design discussions and contribute to architectural decisions across the Boltline platform
Partner with product and hardware teams to translate user needs into scalable, elegant software solutions
Contribute to operational excellence by improving CI/CD pipelines, observability, and on‑call reliability
Mentor and guide mid‑through internship‑level engineers through code reviews, pairing, and design collaboration
Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field / experience
5+ years of professional software development experience building production web applications
Deep expertise in full stack TypeScript
Proficiency with React, GraphQL, Typescript and Postgres
Experience designing and maintaining back‑end services (Node.js, Next.js, or similar frameworks)
Strong understanding of software testing principles and experience with modern testing frameworks
Proven ability to own features from concept through deployment and iteration
Prior on‑call/incident response participation
Excellent collaboration and communication skills within cross‑functional teams
Comfort working in a fast‑paced, evolving environment with a focus on delivering impact
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Next.js, Apollo (Client/Server), Hasura or similar
Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes/ECS, and AWS infrastructure
Familiarity with event‑driven architectures using Temporal, Kafka, or similar
Hands‑on experience improving CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, CircleCI, or similar)
Exposure to manufacturing, aerospace, or complex physical systems
Interest in aerospace/manufacturing workflows
Benefits
Equity – Stock options for 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: $147,000 – $220,500
Level 4: $183,700 – $275,600
Our job posts are intentionally written to attract a wide variety of experience levels. 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. We are committed to compliance with all equal opportunity laws, including the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) and Title VII. We do 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 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.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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Worksite address
kent, WA, 98089, US
Who can apply
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