Software Engineer, Application Software

SpaceX

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Work type: On-site
Location: Memphis, TN
Posted: 12 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 38 roles within 25 mi

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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 680 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $130,000–$165,000 across 442 roles with salary data.

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Software Engineer, Application Software - Memphis joins the application software team to develop mission-critical systems that accelerate launch vehicle production and flight while supporting the growth of a global satellite network. You will own all aspects of software engineering and product development, including building prototypes to prove design concepts, creating new applications to improve operations, and collaborating on architecture and code reviews. The role requires full-stack experience with proficiency in Python, C#.NET, Go, Scala, or Java. Technical requirements include experience with single-page web applications using Angular or React, version control, CI/CD pipelines, and build systems like Make or Bazel. You will work with tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible, and Apache Kafka while managing data in PostgreSQL or SQL Server to solve complex problems related to manufacturing software and high-throughput production environments.

What does a Software Engineer earn?

Median $197500 from 2196 postings across 133 companies.

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Python C# Go Scala Java Angular React Docker Kubernetes Terraform Ansible Puppet Apache Kafka RabbitMQ ActiveMQ PostgreSQL SQL Server Make Bazel Pants Buck Gradle pip npm

What you'll do

Develop highly reliable software solutions used across various SpaceX operations.
Create new applications to improve internal operational efficiency and manufacturing processes.
Build prototypes to validate design concepts and quantify technical constraints.
Take full ownership of all aspects of software engineering and product development.
Analyze user problems deeply to engineer and implement efficient technical solutions.
Participate in team collaborations regarding system architecture, design, and code reviews.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or a scientific discipline.
2+ years of professional experience building software in lieu of a degree.
1+ years of experience in full stack development.
Programming experience in Python, C#.NET, Go, Scala, Java, or similar object-oriented languages.
1+ years of rigorous experience building single page web applications.
Experience with version control, continuous integration, and continuous delivery concepts.
Expertise in designing software systems, profiling performance, and managing build/package tools.
U.S. citizenship, permanent residency, or other specific legal status required for ITAR compliance.

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