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

InvestedintheMission

Hawthorne (CA)

On-site

USD 125,000 - 175,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Comprehensive medical coverage
401(k) retirement plan
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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

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