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Software Engineer, High Performance Computing

SpaceX· Starshield Software Engineering
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Hybrid (Hawthorne, CA)$125k - $175kfull-timePosted 3mo ago

About the role

SpaceX Starshield software team develops high-reliability in-space systems and tools for satellite and ground operations, with a focus on C++ software for real-world aerospace systems and potential interview for specific focus areas within flight software.

Responsibilities

  • Create highly reliable software systems that control hundreds of satellites in low earth orbit
  • Leverage software design to improve satellite constellation performance, security, and availability to meet the needs of a wide range of users
  • See your software through from start to finish: from figuring out the core needs to prototyping, developing, and testing; to on-orbit rollout and beyond
  • Work with interdisciplinary teams to brainstorm, design, and build the next generation of satellite capabilities, from cutting-edge sensors and inter-satellite lasers to space-based cloud compute
  • Write high quality Linux-based C++ software for common processors and micro controllers (e.g. ARM, PowerPC, x86, etc.)
  • Implement networking technologies to direct data across a variety of satellites, ground operations centers, and users
  • Build automated ground-based software systems that integrate smart data processing with command and control of the satellites
  • Develop models and simulations for flight-like vehicle software testing, network performance analysis, or research & development projects
  • Develop tools that allow for test execution across multiple environments: virtualized hardware, real hardware-in-the-loop, and even vehicle-in-the-loop testing
  • Invent new systems that enable more frequent and reliable software deployment, test execution, and data analysis as part of a continuous integration and release system

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or engineering discipline; OR 2+ years of professional experience in software development in lieu of a degree
  • Development experience in C, C++, or Python or full stack software development experience

Skills

Required:C++ development for high performance systemsLinux-based software developmentSecurity clearance
Nice to have:Networking technologiesModeling and simulation for flight-like software testingTest automation and CI/CDProblem solving and collaboration

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 paid vacation and 10+ paid holidays per year
  • employee stock and long-term incentives
  • discretionary bonuses and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • various discounts and perks
Last updated Jul 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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