Software Engineer, High Performance Computing
SpaceX
about 1 month ago
Hawthorne, CA, USA
Entry Level / Mid Level
Base Salary
$120k - $145k/yr
Responsibilities
- Create highly reliable software systems that control hundreds of satellites in low earth orbit.
- Leverage software design to improve satellite constellation performance, security, and availability.
- Oversee the software lifecycle from core needs assessment to prototyping, development, testing, and deployment.
- Collaborate with teams to design and build next-generation satellite capabilities.
- Write high-quality Linux-based C++ software for various processors and microcontrollers.
- Implement networking technologies for data direction across satellites and ground operations.
- Develop automated ground-based software systems for satellite command and control.
- Create models and simulations for software testing and network performance analysis.
- Develop tools for test execution across multiple environments.
- Invent systems for more frequent and reliable software deployment and data analysis.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or related field, or 2+ years of software development experience.
- Development experience in C, C++, or Python.
- Experience in C++ for high-performance systems is preferred.
- Solid knowledge of computer architecture and networks.
- Strong debugging, performance optimization, and unit testing skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret or Top Secret SCI clearance.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
- Short and long-term disability insurance and life insurance.
- Paid parental leave and 3 weeks of paid vacation.
- 10 or more paid holidays per year.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with stock purchase discounts.
Tech Stack
CC++LinuxPython
Categories
AI & MLBackendEmbeddedTesting