5 months ago
Hawthorne, CA, USAEntry Level / Mid Level
H1B sponsor
Base Salary
$125k - $175k/yr
Responsibilities
- Invent tools and processes that enable fast and correct software development.
- Perform hands-on integration and troubleshooting across the Starship software stack.
- Collaborate with counterpart teams to design, maintain, and improve a dedicated pool of on-premises compute.
- Identify improvement areas and create solutions for challenges facing the Starship software team.
- Design, maintain, and scale systems that support continuous integration and software delivery to Starship vehicles and launch pads.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or another STEM discipline, or 2+ years of professional software development experience in lieu of a degree.
- Skill with Bazel or similar build systems.
- Fluency in Python, C++, Rust, or Go.
- Experience building tools and infrastructure that impact hundreds of engineers daily is preferred.
- Experience with AI-assisted development tools and interest in applying AI to code quality, testing, and development workflows are preferred.
- Strong critical thinking, first-principles problem-solving, written communication, and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment while taking high responsibility and accountability for software outcomes.
- Must satisfy applicable ITAR eligibility or authorization requirements.
- Willingness to work long hours and weekends as needed.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
- 401(k) retirement plan, disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, discounts, and other perks.
- Three weeks of paid vacation and 10 or more paid holidays per year.
- Paid sick leave pursuant to company policy.
- Potential eligibility for company stock or long-term cash awards, discretionary bonuses, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- Employees must be willing to work long hours and weekends as needed.
About SpaceX
SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches orbital rockets and spacecraft, and operates Starlink, a global satellite internet network for consumers, businesses, and governments. Its revenue comes from commercial and government launch services (Falcon 9/Falcon Heavy, Dragon cargo and crew to the ISS) and subscription broadband with Starlink hardware and service. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Hawthorne, California, the privately held company serves NASA and commercial satellite operators, building most systems in-house.