Software Engineer, Simulation

Hawthorne, CAfull time

On Site

mid

$125k–$160k

H1B: no

SpaceX Software Engineer in Special Programs designs and develops critical software for simulation and flight systems supporting next-generation SpaceX technologies. Role includes developing high-performance modules, test automation, and collaborating across teams to improve system capabilities.

Responsibilities

Rapidly develop prototypes that prove key design concepts and quantify technical constraints
Develop high-performance modules for real-time flight systems data streaming
Contribute to test automation processes and CI/CD infrastructure
Create and maintain high-fidelity simulation and flight software for all vehicles
Continually raise the bar for excellence through improving the reliability, performance, and scalability of our simulation and flight platforms
Partner closely with engineers and customers to design and deliver new features that dramatically improve system capabilities and performance

Qualification

Bachelor's degree in computer scienceExperience with PythonStrong skills in debugging

Required

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or science discipline and 1+ years of experience in software development; or 3+ years of professional experience building software in lieu of a degree
Professional experience with systems programming languages such as C++, Rust, or Go

Preferred

Strong software design and development skills
Experience with data streaming and real-time data processing
Experience with data serialization formats such as JSON, YAML, XML, or Protobuf
Experience delivering robust and scalable software applications
Experience with Python, Java, or C#
Experience with containerized solutions such as Docker and Kubernetes
Experience with relational databases (SQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL, or Oracle)
Strong skills in debugging, performance optimization, data throughput analysis, and unit testing

Benefits

Dental
Vision
401(k)
Parental Leave
Life Insurance

Company

SpaceX

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