Role OverviewSpaceX is seeking a Full Stack Software Engineer to join the application software team, which creates mission-critical applications used across the company to accelerate launch vehicle production and flight, and to support Starlink's global internet service. The team is evolving systems for rapid build and reuse of Starship and designing next-generation manufacturing software for high-throughput Starlink factories. This role involves working closely with engineers throughout the company on systems ranging from satellite constellation management to public-facing customer platforms.
What You Will Do
Develop highly reliable software solutions used across SpaceX, create new applications to improve operations, and build prototypes to prove key design concepts. You will own all aspects of software engineering and product development, deep dive into user problems to find efficient solutions, and collaborate on architecture, design, and code reviews.
Why It Might Be a Fit
This role is ideal for engineers who want full ownership of challenging problems and to make an impact on a mission to enable human life on Mars. Aerospace experience is not required; the team values smart, motivated, collaborative engineers who love solving problems. The role requires being onsite in Hawthorne, CA, and may involve extended hours/weekends dependent on launch cadence.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or scientific discipline; OR 2+ years of professional experience building software in lieu of a degree
- 1+ years of experience in full stack development
Benefits
- Long-term incentives in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards
- Potential discretionary bonuses
- Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
- Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
- Short and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Various other discounts and perks
- 3 weeks of paid vacation
- 10 or more paid holidays per year
- Paid sick leave
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