Improve reliability, performance, and safety of test software and infrastructure
Work closely with flight software engineers and users across the company to develop new features and improve user experiences
Own all aspects of software engineering and product development for test infrastructure
Deep dive into users’ problems to find and create efficient solutions
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or scientific discipline; OR 2+ years of professional experience building software in lieu of a degree
1+ years of experience with C/C++
1+ years of experience with Python
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Experience developing telemetry-based software
Expertise in designing software systems
Front-end experience in Angular, React, or similar JavaScript framework
Deep understanding of testing, continuous integration, build, deployment & monitoring
Understanding of agentic workflows and utilizing AI to improve developer experience
Expertise in profiling and improving application performance
Experience with build systems (Make and Bazel preferred) and package management tools (pip, npm)
Experience with UNIX-like operating systems and tools like Ansible and Puppet for managing them
Production experience with Docker, Containerd, LXC, and/or Kubernetes
Database experience with PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or similar database technologies
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
You may be asked to work extended hours/weekends dependent on launch cadence
This role requires you to be onsite. Remote and/or hybrid work will not be considered
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Pay Range
Software Engineer/Level I: $125,000.00 - $150,000.00/per year
Software Engineer/Level II: $145,000.00 - $175,000.00/per year
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, stock options, 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 & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.
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.
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.
