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Software Engineer, Test Infrastructure (C/C++)

SpaceX· Application Software
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Hawthorne, CA$125k - $150kPosted 3mo ago

About the role

Software Engineer on the test infrastructure team at SpaceX, focused on designing, developing, and maintaining in-house testing ecosystem, core test infrastructure framework, and related applications for production testing, integration testing, and high-fidelity simulations. Emphasis on SpaceXAI tooling and enabling reliable, scalable testing to accelerate vehicle production and flight software.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain the core test infrastructure framework and applications used across SpaceX
  • Improve reliability, performance, and safety of test software and infrastructure
  • Work closely with flight software engineers and users across the company to develop new features and improve user experiences
  • Own all aspects of software engineering and product development for test infrastructure
  • Deep dive into users’ problems to find and create efficient solutions

Qualifications

  • 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 with C/C++
  • 1+ years of experience with Python

Skills

Required:C/C++Python

Benefits

  • company stock or stock options, long-term incentives, potential discretionary bonuses, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • short & long-term disability insurance
  • life insurance
  • paid parental leave
  • paid vacation (3 weeks) and 10+ paid holidays per year
  • paid sick leave per company policy
  • discounts and various other perks
Last updated Jul 22, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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