Sr. Software Engineer, Flight Software (Starship)
SpaceX
4 months ago
Hawthorne, CA, USA
Senior / Mid Level
Base Salary
$160k - $220k/yr
Responsibilities
- Develop highly reliable autonomous software systems and simulations for validation.
- Own all aspects of software development, including design, testing, and integration.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to develop and maintain launch and vehicle software.
- Define and lead impactful projects that support the Starship mission.
- Continuously improve software standards and engineering best practices.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or science discipline and 4+ years of software development experience, or 6+ years of professional experience in lieu of a degree.
- 4+ years of experience with C++, Python, or Rust.
- Proven skills in systems programming languages like C++ or Rust.
- Experience with real-time embedded systems or distributed computing systems.
- Strong debugging, performance optimization, and unit testing skills.
- Thorough knowledge of computer architecture and networking.
- Basic knowledge of electronics, controls, fluid systems, motor design, or physical mechanics.
- Creative problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and in a team.
Benefits
- Access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
- Short & long-term disability insurance and life insurance.
- Paid parental leave and various discounts and perks.
- 3 weeks of paid vacation and eligibility for 10 or more paid holidays per year.
- 5 days of sick leave per year.
Tech Stack
C++PythonRust
Categories
BackendEmbeddedTesting