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Software Engineer, Backend (Python/C++)

SpaceX· Application Software
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Hawthorne, CA$125k - $150kfull-timePosted 3w ago

About the role

Software Engineer on SpaceX's test infrastructure team, building and maintaining in-house testing ecosystem and AI tooling (SpaceXAI) to support production testing, integration testing, and simulations across flight systems; high-impact role partnering with flight software engineers to create reliable, scalable test tools for SpaceX vehicles.

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

  • comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • short & long-term disability insurance
  • life insurance
  • paid parental leave
  • paid vacation and holidays
  • paid sick leave per company policy
  • stock options or long-term incentives
  • employee stock purchase plan
  • discounts and perks
Last updated Sep 30, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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