Job Description

Salary: $125,000 - 175,000 per year Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in computer science, engineering, math, or another STEM field OR at least 2 years of experience in software development
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C/C++ or Python, among others
• Familiarity with Bazel, C++, Python, and Bash (preferred)
• Experience identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks, particularly in build systems and embedded environments (preferred)
• Experience in designing intuitive user interfaces for software engineers (preferred)
• Knowledge of developing fault-tolerant, distributed, or real-time embedded systems (preferred)
• Familiarity with version control, continuous integration, and continuous delivery systems (preferred)
• Capability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with evolving needs (preferred)
• Strong communication skills with a focus on solution-oriented collaboration (preferred)
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Willingness to work extended hours and weekends when necessary

• Oversee flight code generation tools for flight software and GNC engineers
• Maintain essential flight software features utilized across multiple satellite products
• Collaborate with flight software developers to identify and rectify slow or problematic aspects of embedded software development
• Develop tools and processes that facilitate rapid, efficient, and user-friendly development and operational systems
• Liaise with ground software teams to pinpoint where flight systems should be modified to simplify constellation operations

• Bazel
• Bash
• Embedded
• Python
• DevOps

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At SpaceX, we are driven by the vision of a future where humanity explores the stars. We pride ourselves on innovating the technologies required to make this dream a reality, aiming ultimately to establish human life on Mars. As part of our Starlink flight software division, we offer competitive compensation packages, including long-term incentives and comprehensive benefits such as medical coverage, a 401(k) plan, and generous paid time off. We invite intelligent, motivated, and collaborative engineers to join our inspiring mission from our Redmond office, with convenient transportation options available for our team.

last updated 14 week of 2026

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