Palo Alto, California, United States · On-site
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Palo Alto, California, United States · On-site
$135k–$185k/yr
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Palo Alto, California, United States · On-site
$135k–$185k/yr
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Palo Alto, California, United States · On-site
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Palo Alto, California, United States · On-site
$195k–$235k/yr
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Palo Alto, California, United States · Remote OK
$191k–$385k/yr
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Palo Alto, California, United States · On-site
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Palo Alto, California, United States · On-site
$192k–$288k/yr
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Palo Alto, California, United States · On-site
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Palo Alto, California, United States · On-site
$150k–$200k/yr
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Palo Alto, California, United States · On-site
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Palo Alto, California, United States · Remote Solely
$140k–$200k/yr
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Palo Alto, California, United States · Remote OK
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Palo Alto, California, United States · Remote Solely
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Palo Alto, California, United States · Remote Solely
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Palo Alto, California, United States · On-site
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Skills: TypeScript, React, Go, API Development, CLI Development
Palo Alto, California, United States · On-site
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Palo Alto, California, United States · Hybrid
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Palo Alto, California, United States · Hybrid
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Palo Alto, California, United States · On-site
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Develop highly reliable software solutions and new applications to improve SpaceX operations and launch vehicle production. Own all aspects of software engineering from prototyping and design to implementation and code reviews.
Requires a Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline or 2+ years of professional software experience, plus at least one year of full stack development. Candidates should be proficient in object-oriented programming and modern web frameworks.
SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
The application software team is the central nervous system of SpaceX – we create mission critical applications that are used throughout SpaceX to accelerate launch vehicle production and flight as well as systems that allow Starlink to grow into a worldwide fast, reliable Internet service. We are looking for engineers who treat fellow teammates with fairness, respect, and support.
Our team is currently creating and evolving systems to enable rapid build and reuse of Starship as well as designing the next generation manufacturing software that will be used in high throughput factories for Starlink. Other applications range from platforms that support concurrent streams of data from many always-on assets to manage the world’s largest satellite constellation to public facing systems where customers can join our Starlink network globally. We work closely with engineers throughout the company to create and update our systems with respect to crewed launches, Starship flights, changes to the Starlink network and much more.
Aerospace experience is not required to be successful here - rather we look for smart, motivated, respectful, collaborative engineers who love solving problems and want to make an impact on a super inspiring mission. You will have full ownership of challenging problems, working with a team of enthusiastic engineers with diverse perspectives to design and produce solutions that enable SpaceX to move towards our goals at a rapid pace. The success of the missions at SpaceX depends on the software that you and your team produce.
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [email protected].
SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches the world’s most advanced rockets and spacecraft
SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches the world’s most advanced rockets and spacecraft. The company was founded in 2002 by Elon Musk to revolutionize space transportation, with the ultimate goal of making life multiplanetary. SpaceX has gained worldwide attention for a series of historic milestones. It is the only private company ever to return a spacecraft from low-Earth orbit, which it first accomplished in December 2010. The company made history again in May 2012 when its Dragon spacecraft attached to the International Space Station, exchanged cargo payloads, and returned safely to Earth — a technically challenging feat previously accomplished only by governments. Since then Dragon has delivered cargo to and from the space station multiple times, providing regular cargo resupply missions for NASA. For more information, visit www.spacex.com.
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