Sr. Application Software Engineer
Overview
In this role you will own end-to-end software development for mission-critical SpaceX applications. You’ll build and evolve systems that accelerate launch, Starlink operations, and manufacturing software for high-throughput environments. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to translate user problems into reliable, scalable solutions. This is a hands-on, impact-driven position on a mission to push human spaceflight forward. You’ll tackle challenging problems with a diverse engineering team and contribute to rapid, transformative software at scale.
Compensation / Benefitsstock options or equitycomprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage401(k) retirement plandisability and life insurancepaid parental leavepaid vacation and holidays
ResponsibilitiesDevelop highly reliable software solutions used across SpaceXCreate new applications to improve SpaceX operationsBuild prototypes to validate design concepts and constraintsOwn all aspects of software engineering and product developmentDeep dive into users’ problems to craft efficient solutionsContribute to architecture, design, and code reviews within the team
Key requirementsBachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or scientific discipline and 5+ years of software development experience; or 7+ years of software development experience in lieu of a degree3+ years of professional experience in full stack developmentcollaborative mindsetproblem-solving orientationeffective communicationPythonC#.NETGo