Backend Software Engineer - Test Infrastructure (Python/C++)

Starlink; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Job summary

SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA, is seeking a Software Engineer, Backend (Python/C++) to join the test infrastructure team. You will design, develop, and maintain SpaceX's in-house testing ecosystem powering flight software validation across all vehicle programs.

The role requires hands-on work across teams, building scalable, reliable tools, with responsibilities including developing core infrastructure, improving performance, and collaborating with flight software engineers; onsite requirement at

Qualifications

• BS in CS/engineering/math or equivalent experience.
• 1+ year in C/C++ and 1+ year in Python.
• Strong problem-solving and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain core test infrastructure framework and apps.
• Improve reliability, performance, and safety of test software.
• Collaborate with flight software engineers and users to add features.
• Own all aspects of test infrastructure software development.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or scientific discipline; OR 2+ years of professional software experience

Tools

Make

Bazel

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

Linux/UNIX

PostgreSQL

Job description

SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA, is seeking a Software Engineer, Backend (Python/C++) to join the test infrastructure team. You will design, develop, and maintain SpaceX's in-house testing ecosystem powering flight software validation across all vehicle programs.

The role requires hands-on work across teams, building scalable, reliable tools, with responsibilities including developing core infrastructure, improving performance, and collaborating with flight software engineers; onsite requirement at