Senior Software Engineer: Mission-Critical Systems

SpaceX; Texas; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Texas is seeking a Sr. Software Engineer to join the application software team building mission-critical apps used in rocket production and Starlink operations. You will own full software lifecycle and collaborate with engineers across SpaceX to deliver reliable, scalable systems.

Experience in full-stack development, Docker/Kubernetes, and modern web frameworks is valued; on-site work required. The role emphasizes impact on SpaceX missions, fast-paced delivery, and working with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or scientific discipline; 5+ years of professional software development experience; OR 7+ years of software development experience in lieu of a degree
• 3+ years of professional experience in full stack development

Responsibilities

• Develop highly reliable software solutions that are used across SpaceX
• Create new applications that improve how SpaceX operates
• Build prototypes to prove out key design concepts and quantify technical constraints
• Own all aspects of software engineering and product development
• Deep dive into users' problems to find and create efficient solutions
• Bring your voice to the table in team collaborations on architecture, design, and code reviews

Job description

SpaceX in Texas is seeking a Sr. Software Engineer to join the application software team building mission-critical apps used in rocket production and Starlink operations. You will own full software lifecycle and collaborate with engineers across SpaceX to deliver reliable, scalable systems.

Experience in full-stack development, Docker/Kubernetes, and modern web frameworks is valued; on-site work required. The role emphasizes impact on SpaceX missions, fast-paced delivery, and working with