This role pays more than
77%
of similar roles. Most pay
$161,537–$214,692
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$215k
versus about
$188k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
Employer
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
729 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$130,000–$165,000
across 479 roles with salary data.
Sr. Software Engineer, Additive Manufacturing (Raptor) joins a team building next-generation software for metal 3D printing to accelerate manufacturing quality and efficiency. In this role, you will architect and develop core software operating additive manufacturing machines, covering controls, data acquisition, build logic, infrastructure, and in-situ monitoring. You will create production-ready control software and algorithms for lasing systems while collaborating with automation and engine design engineers to improve hardware outcomes. The role requires proficiency in C++, Linux environments, and modern CI/CD tools. Preferred technical skills include experience with QT, VTK, Boost, CUDA, and CMake, along with expertise in mechatronics, microcontrollers, FPGA computing, real-time embedded software, and computer geometry. This position focuses on the specific domain of laser powder bed fusion to produce advanced rocket engine components through automated analysis and sophisticated manufacturing systems.
What does a Software Engineer earn in California?
Median $214000 from 777 postings across 68 companies.
Architect and develop software for production-scale 3D metal printing systems and verification infrastructure.
Develop production-ready control software and algorithms for laser and control systems in printers.
Build software for data acquisition, build logic, and in-situ monitoring of manufacturing processes.
Create advanced process monitoring solutions for automated data collection and analysis.
Integrate software with motion and control systems in coordination with automation engineers.
Develop and maintain additive manufacturing software to improve hardware outcomes through software and hardware changes.
Maintain high software standards by performing design, code, and test reviews.
What we're looking for
Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or STEM discipline and 5+ years of software development experience; OR 8+ years of professional experience without a degree.
5+ years of experience writing production code in C++.
Experience with modern continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) tools.
Experience in a Linux environment.
Experience with libraries such as QT, VTK, Boost, CUDA, and tools such as CMake (preferred).
Experience with mechatronics, microcontrollers, or FPGA computing hardware in a professional capacity (preferred).
Experience with real-time embedded software development (preferred).
Experience with computer geometry, laser powder bed fusion, or similar additive manufacturing processes (preferred).