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Sr. Software Engineer, Flight Software (Starship)

SpaceX· Starship Software Engineering
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Hawthorne, CA$160k - $225kfull-timePosted 5mo ago

About the role

Senior software engineer on SpaceX Starship Software team responsible for designing, developing, and testing software used to control and simulate Starship flight systems across application, OS, networking, firmware, and simulation layers.

Responsibilities

  • Develop highly reliable autonomous software systems and the simulations required to validate them
  • Own all aspects of software development, including design, testing, and integration to the mission
  • Work with counterpart engineering teams to develop and maintain launch and vehicle software, crossing all required software domains necessary to implement and verify control of the pad, ship, and booster to meet mission objectives
  • Define and lead impactful projects that enable the mission of Starship
  • Continuously improve software standards and software engineering best practices within Starship Software

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or science discipline and 4+ years of experience in software development; OR 6+ years of professional experience in software development in lieu of a degree
  • 4+ years of experience C++, Python, or Rust

Skills

Required:C++PythonRust
Nice to have:Real-time embedded systemsFault-tolerant software designDebugging and performance optimizationComputer architecture and networking

Benefits

  • comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • access to a 401(k) retirement plan
  • short and long-term disability insurance
  • life insurance
  • paid parental leave
  • 3 weeks of paid vacation and 10+ paid holidays per year
  • paid sick leave as per policy
  • stock or long-term cash awards potential (incentives)
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan discount
Last updated Jul 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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