Sr. Software Engineer, Continuous Integration (Starship)

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Job summary

SpaceX in Starbase, Texas, is hiring a Sr. Software Engineer for the Continuous Integration team. This role involves owning the tools that enhance software development processes, scaling systems to support all Starship engineering efforts.

Key qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field and significant software engineering experience. The ideal candidate will be a motivated problem-solver with strong skills in programming and tool development, ready to contribute to SpaceX’s mission to make life multiplanetary.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software engineering experience or 7+ years of professional experience in software development.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Invent tools for fast and accurate software development.
• Integrate and troubleshoot across the Starship software stack.
• Collaborate on maintaining a dedicated pool of on-premises compute.
• Identify improvements and create solutions for software challenges.

Skills

Bazel or similar build systems

Fluency in Python

Fluency in C++

Fluency in Rust

Fluency in Go

Critical thinking and problem-solving

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Job description

Sr. Software Engineer, Continuous Integration (Starship)

Location: Starbase, Texas, United States

Job Tags: Software

About The Role

As a Sr. Software Engineer on the Starship Continuous Integration team, you will own the tools that power Starship software development. You will design, maintain, and scale the systems that enable hundreds of engineers to integrate their changes and deliver reliable software to all Starship vehicles and launch pads on a continuous basis. This is a high‑autonomy role and we are looking for people who want to work closely with peers, identify the biggest problems facing the team, and own solutions from start to finish!

Aerospace experience is not required to be successful here – we look for smart, motivated, collaborative engineers who love solving problems and want to be a force multiplier for building world‑class software that is critical to SpaceX’s mission to make life multiplanetary.

Responsibilities

• Invent tools and processes which enable fast and correct software development.
• Hands‑on integration and troubleshooting across the entire Starship software stack.
• Collaborate with counterpart teams to design, maintain, and continuously improve a dedicated pool of on‑premises compute.
• Identify areas for improvement and create innovative solutions that enable the software team to tackle all challenges facing the Starship program as we develop the world's first fully reusable rocket and spacecraft.

Basic qualifications

• 5+ years of software engineering experience and a Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, math, or STEM discipline; OR 7+ years of professional experience in software development in lieu of a degree.

Preferred skills and experience

• Skill with Bazel or similar build systems.
• Fluency in Python, C++, Rust, or Go.
• Experience building tools and infrastructure that impacts hundreds of engineers daily.
• Experience with AI‑assisted development tools and interest in applying AI to improve code quality, testing, and development workflows.
• 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.

Additional requirements

• Willing to work long hours and weekends as needed.

ITAR requirements

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Equal Opportunity Employer

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's affirmative action plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [e-mail].