Starship CI Engineer — Build Scalable DevTools

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP (SpaceX) is hiring a Software Engineer for the Continuous Integration team on Starship. In this role, you will develop tools that enhance software development processes, enabling hundreds of engineers to deliver reliable software for Starship vehicles. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience, with strong skills in Python, C++, and critical problem-solving. The position requires collaboration across teams and offers a chance to impact cutting-edge aerospace technology.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, math, or STEM discipline, or 2+ years of professional experience in software development.
• Skill with Bazel or similar build systems.
• Fluency in Python, C++, Rust, or Go.

Responsibilities

• Invent tools and processes which enable fast and correct software development.
• Collaborate with counterpart teams to design and maintain a dedicated pool of on-premises compute.
• Identify areas for improvement and create innovative solutions.

Skills

Python

C++

Rust

Go

Building tools and infrastructure

Bazel or similar build systems

Critical thinking

First-principles problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

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

2+ years of professional experience in software development

Job description

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP (SpaceX) is hiring a Software Engineer for the Continuous Integration team on Starship. In this role, you will develop tools that enhance software development processes, enabling hundreds of engineers to deliver reliable software for Starship vehicles. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience, with strong skills in Python, C++, and critical problem-solving. The position requires collaboration across teams and offers a chance to impact cutting-edge aerospace technology.