Principal Software Engineer (Platform Team)

SpaceX

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Work type: On-site
Location: Hawthorne, CA
Salary: $200,000–$285,000 / yr
Posted: today

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role $242k

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This role pays more than 85% of similar roles. Most pay $179,537–$218,918 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $242k versus about $199k for comparable roles.

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About SpaceX

SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft with the mission of enabling humans to become a multi-planetary species. It operates the Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and Starship launch vehicles, as well as the Starlink satellite internet constellation.

SpaceX currently has 604 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Principal Software Engineer (Platform Team)

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Seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join our dynamic team in Hawthorne, CA. This senior-level role involves leading the development of cutting-edge aerospace software solutions, focusing on system architecture and complex algorithm design. Daily tasks include collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product features, ensuring robust code quality, and mentoring junior engineers. Ideal candidates possess expertise in C++, Python, and JavaScript, along with experience in cloud platforms like AWS or Azure. Knowledge of ITAR regulations is essential due to the sensitive nature of our projects, which involve large-scale system integration and security protocols for aerospace applications.

Skills

Python Docker Kubernetes AWS CI/CD PostgreSQL Git Jenkins Terraform Ansible

What you'll do

Design and develop high-quality software solutions for aerospace applications.
Implement complex algorithms to enhance system performance and reliability.
Conduct code reviews and mentor junior engineers on best practices.
Integrate third-party tools and APIs to extend functionality of systems.
Troubleshoot and resolve critical issues in real-time operational environments.

What we're looking for

5+ years of software engineering experience
Expertise in Python, Java, or C++
Strong background in cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Experience with DevOps tools and practices
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
Knowledge of ITAR regulations for U.S. Department of State compliance

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