Cowboyspace
Software Engineer
- Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
- $100k–$200k
- Mid level
- Full-time
- On-site · San Carlos, California
- 3+ yrs exp
- Added 1 month ago
About this role
Cowboy Space Corp. is seeking a Software Engineer to develop critical systems for their groundbreaking space-based solar energy infrastructure. You'll be instrumental in building flight software, simulations, and ground control tools, working directly with both hardware and software across the entire stack. This role offers significant ownership and a chance to directly impact the performance of real spacecraft.
What you'll do
- Design, build, and maintain software for spacecraft and ground systems.
- Develop flight software for real-time hardware interaction.
- Create simulation and testing frameworks.
- Collaborate with hardware engineers for system integration and debugging.
- Write performant code for resource-constrained environments.
- Contribute to system architecture and operational workflows.
What they're looking for
- Python
- Rust
- Embedded Systems
- Real-Time Systems
- Distributed Systems
- Linux
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Relocation assistance
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Likely interview questions
- Describe your experience working with hardware and how you ensure reliable operation in demanding conditions.
- Tell me about a time you had to balance speed, reliability, and scalability in a software project. What tradeoffs did you make?