Principal Software Engineer, Continuous Integration (Starship)

Hawthorne, CAfull time

On Site

senior

$125k–$145k

H1B: no

SpaceX Principal Software Engineer on the Starship Continuous Integration team owning tools that power Starship software development. Responsible for designing, maintaining, and scaling systems enabling continuous integration for Starship vehicles and launch pads.

Responsibilities

Invent tools and processes which enable fast and correct software development.
Hands-on integration and troubleshooting across the entire Starship software stack.
Collaborate with counterpart teams to design, maintain, and continuously improve a dedicated pool of on-premises compute.
Identify areas for improvement and create innovative solutions that enable the software team to tackle all challenges facing the Starship program as we develop the world’s first fully reusable rocket and spacecraft.

Qualification

Fluency in PythonADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Required

7+ years of software engineering experience and a Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or STEM discipline; OR 9+ years of professional experience in software development in lieu of a degree

Preferred

Skill with Bazel or similar build systems
Fluency in Python, C++, Rust, or Go
Experience building tools and infrastructure that impacts hundreds of engineers daily
Experience with AI-assisted development tools and interest in applying AI to improve code quality, testing, and development workflows
Strong critical thinking and first-principles problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Able to work effectively in a dynamic environment while assuming high levels of responsibility and demonstrating accountability for software outcomes
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Benefits

Dental
Vision
401(k)
Parental Leave
Life Insurance

Company

SpaceX

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