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Application Software Engineer

SpaceX· Application Software
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Redmond, WA$125k - $165kFull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

SpaceX is seeking an Application Software Engineer to develop mission-critical software across SpaceX programs, including Starship manufacturing and Starlink systems. The role emphasizes ownership, collaboration, and delivering high-performance software to support launches, manufacturing, and global Starlink operations. Onsite role based in Redmond, WA.

Responsibilities

  • Develop highly reliable software solutions that are used across SpaceX
  • Create new applications that improve how SpaceX operates
  • Build prototypes to prove out key design concepts and quantify technical constraints
  • Own all aspects of software engineering and product development
  • Deep dive into your users’ problems to find and create efficient solutions
  • Bring your voice to the table in team collaborations on architecture, design, and code reviews

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 in full stack development

Skills

Required:Programming in Python, C#.NET, Go, Scala, JavaSingle page web applicationsVersion control, CI/CD
Nice to have:Software systems designTesting, CI, build, deployment & monitoringPerformance profilingBuild systems and package managementUnix-like OS and DevOps toolsIn-stream data processingDocker and KubernetesFront-end frameworksDatabases

Benefits

  • Long-term incentives (stock or long-term cash awards)
  • Discretionary bonuses and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan, disability and life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • Paid sick time (Washington State)
  • Company shuttles for Seattle to Redmond (Mon-Fri)
Last updated Aug 12, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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