Sr. Software Engineer, Continuous Integration (Starship)

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; United States; Sur place; USD 100 000 - 140 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP is seeking a Sr. Software Engineer for the Continuous Integration team. This role involves designing and maintaining systems that facilitate software development for the Starship program. Candidates should have at least 5 years in software engineering, a solid background in programming languages like Python or C++, and skills in developing tools that impact numerous engineers. The position offers significant responsibility in a dynamic environment focused on groundbreaking space exploration technologies.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software engineering experience or 7+ years of professional experience in software development.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.

Responsabilités

• Invent tools and processes to enable fast and correct software development.
• Hands-on integration and troubleshooting of the Starship software stack.
• Collaborate with teams to improve a dedicated pool of on-premises compute.
• Create innovative solutions for the Staryard program.

Connaissances

Software engineering experience

Bazel or similar build systems

Fluency in Python

Fluency in C++

Fluency in Rust

Fluency in Go

Critical thinking

Excellent communication skills

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, math, or STEM discipline

Description du poste

Sr. Software Engineer, Continuous Integration (Starship)

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

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 which 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.

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 Staryard 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.
• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), refugee, or asylee, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Equal Opportunity

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].