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SpaceX

Application Software Engineer

Cape Canaveral, FLmidAdded today

About this role

SpaceX seeks an Application Software Engineer to develop mission-critical systems supporting launch vehicle production, Starship manufacturing, and Starlink satellite operations. You'll own full-stack projects across manufacturing platforms, data streaming systems, and customer-facing applications that directly impact SpaceX's ability to accelerate space exploration.

What you'll do

  • Develop reliable, production-grade software solutions used across SpaceX operations
  • Design and build new applications that improve manufacturing and flight operations
  • Prototype key design concepts and validate technical constraints
  • Take end-to-end ownership of software engineering and product development
  • Analyze user problems deeply to create efficient, scalable solutions
  • Collaborate on architecture, design decisions, and code reviews with cross-functional teams

What they're looking for

  • Full-stack software development
  • Object-oriented programming (Python, C#.NET, Go, Scala, or Java)
  • Single-page web application development (Angular, React, or similar)
  • CI/CD, version control, and deployment pipelines
  • Docker and Kubernetes containerization
  • Database design (PostgreSQL, SQL Server)
  • Data streaming platforms (Kafka, RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ)
  • System design and performance optimization
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SpaceX

SpaceX develops advanced spacecraft and satellite systems, including the Starshield government satellite constellation and Starfall re-entry cargo capsule for global delivery. The company is hiring engineers in avionics integration, software test automation, mechanical design, and hardware reliability to validate flight-critical systems and ensure mission success.

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Likely interview questions

  • Describe your experience building and deploying full-stack applications from concept to production, and how you've handled scaling challenges.
  • Walk us through a time you owned a complex software problem end-to-end—what was your approach to design and how did you validate your solution?
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