Sr. Application Software Engineer

SpaceX

Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
Hawthorne, CA
Salary
$165,000–$230,000 / yr
Posted
today

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $168k
This role $198k
$125k most similar roles pay here $241k

This role pays more than 75% of similar roles. Most pay $138,812–$198,068 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $198k versus about $168k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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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 636 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $130,000–$160,000 across 469 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Sr. Application Software Engineer

As a Senior Application Software Engineer at Hawthorne, CA, you will join a dynamic team focused on developing cutting-edge software solutions. Your primary responsibilities include designing and implementing full-stack applications, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver robust features, and maintaining high-quality code standards. You will work extensively with modern technologies such as JavaScript, React, Node.js, and Python, alongside databases like PostgreSQL and MongoDB. The role requires expertise in cloud platforms like AWS or Azure, and a strong understanding of software engineering principles. This position is ideal for someone passionate about solving complex business problems within the aerospace industry, where scale and security are paramount.

What you'll do

  • Design and develop full-stack software applications to meet project requirements.
  • Implement efficient, reusable, and reliable code following best practices.
  • Conduct thorough testing of applications to ensure quality and performance.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
  • Troubleshoot and debug issues across the application stack.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or a scientific discipline and 5+ years of professional software development experience.
  • Alternatively, at least 7 years of professional full stack development experience.
  • Strong background in full stack development with a minimum of 3 years of relevant industry experience.
  • Must meet U.S. Department of State ITAR requirements.
  • Eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

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