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Software Engineer (Flight Reliability)

SpaceX· Flight Reliability
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Hawthorne, CA$125k - $195kfull-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Software Engineer role at SpaceX focused on developing highly reliable software used across SpaceX to accelerate launch vehicle production, flight, and Starlink operations. Responsibilities include owning software development, prototyping, and collaborating on architecture and design to support mission-critical systems.

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

Nice to have:Programming in Python, C#.NET, Go, Scala, JavaSingle-page web applicationsVersion control, CI/CD

Benefits

  • Long-term incentives in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards
  • Discretionary bonuses and Employee Stock Purchase Plan options
  • 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)
  • 10 or more paid holidays per year
  • Paid sick leave as per company policy
Last updated Sep 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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