Software Engineer, Flight Software (Starship)

SpaceX • Hawthorne, CA

68d • $120,000 - $170,000

About The Position

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. As a Software Engineer on the Starship Software team, you will design, develop, and test software that is used to both control and simulate SpaceX flight systems. You will engage with other SpaceX software and hardware engineers to implement and debug software at all layers of our stack - application, operating system, networking, firmware, simulation - to achieve the mission. Aerospace experience is not required to be successful here - rather we look for smart, motivated, collaborative engineers who love solving problems and want to make an impact on a super inspiring mission.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering or other engineering discipline; OR 2+ years of professional software development experience in lieu of a degree

Nice To Haves

• Proven skills and knowledge of C++, Rust, or other systems programming language
• Experience building or working with real-time embedded systems or distributed computing systems
• Strong focus and interest in designing, architecting, and implementing excellent, bug-free software
• Basic knowledge of electronics, controls, fluid systems, motor design, or physical mechanics
• Strong critical thinking and first-principles problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able to work effectively in a dynamic environment while assuming high levels of responsibility and demonstrating accountability for software outcomes

Responsibilities

• Develop highly reliable autonomous software systems and the simulations required to validate them
• Own all aspects of software development, including design, testing, and integration to the mission
• Work with counterpart engineering teams to develop and maintain launch and vehicle software, crossing all required software domains necessary to implement and verify control of the pad, ship, and booster to meet mission objectives
• Follow and maintain high software standards and software engineering best practices within Starship Software

Benefits

• Pay range: Software Engineer/Level I: $120,000.00 - $145,000.00/per year
• Software Engineer/Level II: $140,000.00 - $170,000.00/per year
• Long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
• Potential discretionary bonuses
• Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
• Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation
• Eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year
• 5 days of sick leave per year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree