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This role pays less than 80% of similar roles. Most pay $138,287–$197,750 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $132k versus about $168k for comparable roles.
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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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As a Software Engineer, C++ (Raptor), you will join the team developing core real-time software for advanced metal additive manufacturing machines used for Raptor engines. You will be responsible for architecting and developing high-performance C++ systems that manage critical functions including control software, data acquisition pipelines, build logic, and in-situ monitoring. Your daily work involves collaborating with controls, automation, and hardware engineers to integrate software with motion systems, sensors, and laser hardware while ensuring production-scale reliability. The role requires proficiency in modern C++ coding within Linux environments and familiarity with CI/CD tools. Preferred technical skills include experience with real-time or embedded systems, microcontrollers, FPGAs, and libraries such as QT, Boost, VTK, CUDA, or CMake. You will solve complex engineering challenges related to manufacturing processes like laser powder bed fusion.
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