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Software Engineer, C++ (Raptor)

SpaceX· Raptor Software - Engineering
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Hawthorne, CA$120k - $145kfull-timePosted 4mo ago

About the role

C++ software engineer role focused on real-time, high-performance software for production-scale metal additive manufacturing systems powering SpaceX Raptor engines.

Responsibilities

  • Architect and develop high-performance C++ software for production-scale manufacturing systems
  • Design and implement real-time control software, data acquisition pipelines, and monitoring algorithms
  • Collaborate closely with controls, automation, and hardware engineers to integrate software with motion systems, sensors, and laser hardware
  • Continuously improve system reliability, speed, and quality through elegant software solutions
  • Participate in design reviews, code reviews, and architecture discussions to maintain exceptional code quality and best practices
  • Provide first-principles solutions to production engineering challenges, rapidly iterating from concept to deployed software

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, math, or related STEM discipline and 2+ years of professional software development experience; OR 4+ years of professional C++ development experience in lieu of a degree
  • Strong experience writing production-grade, high-performance C++ code
  • Experience with modern CI/CD tools and Linux environments

Skills

Required:C++
Nice to have:Real-time / embedded systems

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • short and long-term disability insurance
  • life insurance
  • paid parental leave
  • paid vacation (3 weeks) and 10+ paid holidays per year
  • discretionary bonuses and stock-based incentives
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • discounts and perks
Last updated Sep 30, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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