SpaceX
Application Software Engineer
About this role
SpaceX seeks an Application Software Engineer to develop mission-critical software that powers launch operations, Starship manufacturing, and Starlink satellite constellation management. You'll own full-stack projects from conception to deployment, collaborating with cross-functional teams to build highly reliable systems that directly impact SpaceX's operational capabilities and ambitious space exploration goals.
What you'll do
- Develop reliable, mission-critical software solutions used across SpaceX operations
- Create new applications to improve manufacturing, launch, and Starlink network systems
- Build prototypes to validate design concepts and technical constraints
- Own the complete software engineering lifecycle from design to deployment
- Analyze user problems and design efficient, scalable solutions
- Participate in architecture reviews, design discussions, and code reviews
What they're looking for
- Full-stack web development
- Object-oriented programming (Python, C#.NET, Go, Scala, or Java)
- Single-page application frameworks (React, Angular)
- Containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Database design and management (PostgreSQL, SQL Server)
- CI/CD pipelines and version control
- Data streaming platforms (Kafka, RabbitMQ)
- Performance profiling and optimization
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
- Long-term stock incentives and ESPP discount
- Paid parental leave and 3 weeks vacation plus 10+ holidays
- Short and long-term disability and life insurance
- Company shuttle service from Seattle locations
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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
- Describe a full-stack application you built from concept to production—what were the key architectural decisions and trade-offs?
- How would you approach designing a system to handle real-time data streams from thousands of satellites?