SpaceX
Application Software Engineer
About this role
SpaceX seeks an Application Software Engineer to develop mission-critical software powering launch vehicle production, Starship manufacturing systems, and Starlink satellite operations. You'll own full-stack challenges across platforms handling real-time data streams, factory automation, and customer-facing services while collaborating with teams across the company.
What you'll do
- Develop reliable, mission-critical software solutions used across SpaceX operations
- Create new applications that improve manufacturing and flight operations efficiency
- Build prototypes to validate design concepts and identify technical constraints
- Take ownership of the full software engineering lifecycle from design to deployment
- Analyze user problems deeply to design and deliver efficient solutions
- Participate in architectural discussions, design reviews, and code reviews with the team
What they're looking for
- Full-stack development (backend and frontend)
- Object-oriented programming (Python, C#.NET, Go, Scala, or Java)
- Single-page web application development
- Version control, CI/CD, and deployment practices
- Docker, Kubernetes, and containerization
- Frontend frameworks (React, Angular, or similar)
- Database design (PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or similar)
- Streaming data platforms (Kafka, RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ)
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions
- Long-term incentives in stock or cash awards
- 3 weeks paid vacation and 10+ paid holidays annually
- Paid parental leave and disability insurance
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan at a discount
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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.
- Website
- spacex.com
Likely interview questions
- Walk us through a full-stack application you built from conception to production, focusing on architectural decisions you made.
- Describe your experience with CI/CD pipelines and how you've optimized build and deployment processes in previous roles.