Software Engineer, Developer Tools (Application Software)

SpaceX • Hawthorne, CA

438d • $120,000 - $145,000

About The Position

As a Software Engineer on the Software Delivery Engineering team at SpaceX, you will develop and maintain software systems that facilitate the delivery of software to the SpaceX fleet of rockets and spacecraft. This role involves engaging with various engineering teams to understand their workflows and challenges, and creating solutions that enhance innovation and reliability in software development. You will be responsible for the entire software life-cycle, from development to testing and support, ensuring high-quality software is delivered efficiently.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or a STEM discipline and 1+ years of professional software engineering experience; OR 3+ years of professional software engineering experience in lieu a degree
• Experience with version control, continuous integration, and continuous delivery concepts

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years of experience in web applications development
• Expertise writing software in languages like Python, Go, JavaScript, Typescript
• Expertise with Linux, Docker, Kubernetes
• Experience with configuration management tools such as Ansible, Puppet, Terraform
• Experience with build systems (Make, Bazel / Pants / Buck, Gradle) and package management tools (pip, npm)
• Deep understanding of testing, continuous integration, build, deployment & continuous monitoring
• Experience scaling web applications and optimizing applications for performance
• Solid understanding of UI/UX design to provide intuitive applications
• Great creative and innovative problem-solving skills
• Initiative and the ability to work independently and collaborate within a team

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain software systems that are used by the entire company to deliver software to SpaceX's fleet
• Own all aspects of software engineering and product development
• Act as a responsible engineer for various software products
• Deep dive into your users' problems, find efficient solutions
• Provide strong technical leadership, focus on continuous improvement

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Short & long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Various discounts and perks
• 3 weeks of paid vacation
• 10 or more paid holidays per year
• 5 days of sick leave per year
• Long-term incentives in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
• Potential discretionary bonuses
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan allowing purchase of additional stock at a discount

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree