Design future satellite constellations: define requirements and build simulations for rapid iteration on hardware and software trades.
Own the complete lifecycle of your code, including development, testing, verification, rollout, and monitoring.
Participate in code reviews for others, and maintain a high standard for code quality.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or STEM discipline and 8+ years of professional experience in software development / solving optimization problems; OR 10+ years of professional experience in software development / solving optimization problems in lieu of a degree
Proficiency in C/C++ or another systems programming language (e.g. Rust).
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Experience with production software environments where reliability and correctness guarantees are essential.
Deep understanding of software performance, and ability to write fast, performance-oriented code. Experience with profilers, vectorization/SIMD, runtime, and memory optimization is a plus.
Understanding of version control, testing, continuous integration, builds, deployment, and monitoring.
Strong math and physics knowledge.
First-principles thinking and willingness to push systems to their objective physical limit.
Strong sense of ownership and attention to detail.
Excellent writing, speaking, and listening skills.
Ability to communicate with experts from other engineering disciplines and know your audience.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
Passion for working with satellites and advancing the commercial space industry.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Pay Range
Level 3: $210,000.00 - $345,000.00
Your actual 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 salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
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