Sr. Software Engineer, Flight Software (Starship)

spacex · Hawthorne, CA · $160k–$225k

Posted
29 days ago
Last confirmed live
2 days ago
Published range
$160k–$225k

What this role involves

Senior software engineer role on Starship team to design, develop, and test flight software and simulations. Requires strong C++/Python/Rust skills and ownership of full software lifecycle. Collaboration with hardware teams to ensure mission success.

Skills this posting asks for

  • c++
  • python
  • rust
  • real-time embedded systems
  • distributed computing
  • fault tolerant software
  • debugging
  • performance optimization
  • unit testing
  • computer architecture
  • networking
  • electronics
  • controls
  • fluid systems
  • motor design
  • physical mechanics

Requirements

  • 4 years of experience
  • Level: senior

From the employer’s posting

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling hum…

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