Software Engineer

SpaceX

Starbase, TX

On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Best suited to mid-level engineers with full stack development experience working in aerospace and high-throughput manufacturing environments.

Best fit for

Mid-level engineers with full stack development experience and interest in aerospace and manufacturing systems
— “We are looking for engineers who treat fellow teammates with fairness, respect, and support.”
Candidates who can take ownership of complex software challenges and contribute to high-stakes projects
— “You will have full ownership of challenging problems, working with a team of enthusiastic engineers with diverse perspectives to design and produce solutions”
Individuals with experience in building scalable web applications and software systems
— “Create new applications that improve how SpaceX operates”

Things to consider

Onsite work is mandatory, with no remote or hybrid options available
— “This role requires you to be onsite. Remote and/or hybrid work will not be considered”
Must meet U.S. Government export regulations, which limits eligibility to specific nationalities or statuses
— “To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident...”

How to stand out

Highlight experience with full stack development and ownership of complex software projects
— “You will have full ownership of challenging problems”
Showcase skills in building single page web applications and software system design
— “1+ years of rigorous experience building single page web applications”
Emphasize experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and in-stream data processing technologies
— “Production experience with Docker and Kubernetes”
Demonstrate familiarity with UNIX-like systems and infrastructure automation tools
— “Experience with UNIX-like operating systems and tools like Terraform, Ansible, Puppet for managing them”
Show a track record of contributing to mission-critical systems or high-impact software projects
— “Develop highly reliable software solutions that are used across SpaceX”

Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · CompanyLevel · Mid

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

develop highly reliable software solutions
create new applications that improve SpaceX operations
build prototypes to prove out key design concepts

Typical background

software engineeringfull stack developmentproduct development

Skills & requirements

Required

Full Stack DevelopmentSoftware EngineeringProduct DevelopmentProblem-solvingCollaboration

Preferred

PythonC#.netGoScalaJavaSingle Page Web ApplicationsVersion ControlContinuous IntegrationSoftware DesignTestingApplication PerformanceBuild SystemsPackage Management ToolsUnix-like Operating SystemsIn-stream Data ProcessingDockerKubernetesFront-end Experience

Stack & domain

PythonC#.netGoScalaJavaUnix-like Operating SystemsTerraformAnsiblePuppetApache KafkaRabbitmqActivemqDockerKubernetesAngularReactPipNpmSmart And MotivatedRespectful And CollaborativeLove Solving ProblemsMake An Impact On A Super Inspiring MissionSoftware EngineeringProduct DevelopmentFull Stack DevelopmentWeb ApplicationsData ProcessingBuild SystemsPackage Management ToolsIn-stream Data ProcessingContinuous IntegrationContinuous DeliveryProfiling And Improving Application PerformanceDatabase Experience

About the role

Original posting from SpaceX via Greenhouse

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 human life on Mars.
SOFTWARE ENGINEER
The application software team is the central nervous system of SpaceX – we create mission critical applications that are used throughout SpaceX to accelerate launch vehicle production and flight as well as systems that allow Starlink to grow into a worldwide fast, reliable Internet service. We are looking for engineers who treat fellow teammates with fairness, respect, and support.
Our team is currently creating and evolving systems to enable rapid build and reuse of Starship as well as designing the next generation manufacturing software that will be used in high throughput factories for Starlink. Other applications range from platforms that support concurrent streams of data from many always-on assets to manage the world’s largest satellite constellation to public facing systems where customers can join our Starlink network globally. We work closely with engineers throughout the company to create and update our systems with respect to crewed launches, Starship flights, changes to the Starlink network and much more.
Aerospace experience is not required to be successful here - rather we look for smart, motivated, respectful, collaborative engineers who love solving problems and want to make an impact on a super inspiring mission. You will have full ownership of challenging problems, working with a team of enthusiastic engineers with diverse perspectives to design and produce solutions that enable SpaceX to move towards our goals at a rapid pace. The success of the missions at SpaceX depends on the software that you and your team produce.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop highly reliable software solutions that are used across SpaceX
Create new applications that improve how SpaceX operates
Build prototypes to prove out key design concepts and quantify technical constraints
Own all aspects of software engineering and product development
Deep dive into your users’ problems to find and create efficient solutions
Bring your voice to the table in team collaborations on architecture, design, and code reviews
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
Experience in full stack development
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Programming experience in Python, C#.NET, Go, Scala, Java, or similar object-oriented language
1+ years of rigorous experience building single page web applications
Experience with version control, continuous integration, and continuous delivery concepts
Expertise in designing software systems
Deep understanding of testing, continuous integration, build, deployment & monitoring
Expertise in profiling and improving application performance
Experience with build systems (Make, Bazel/Pants/Buck, Gradle) and package management tools (pip, npm)
Experience with UNIX-like operating systems and tools like Terraform, Ansible, Puppet for managing them
Experience working with in-stream data processing using Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ, or similar technologies
Production experience with Docker and Kubernetes
Front-end experience in Angular, React, or similar JavaScript framework
Database experience with PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or similar database technologies
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed
This role requires you to be onsite. Remote and/or hybrid work will not be considered
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.

Source: SpaceX careers (Greenhouse)