SOFTWARE ENGINEER, DISPLAYS SOFTWARE (STARSHIP)

SpaceX develops technologies to enable human space exploration, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
$120,000 - $170,000
Frontend
Entry-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
1+ year of experience
Space

Description For SOFTWARE ENGINEER, DISPLAYS SOFTWARE (STARSHIP)

SpaceX, a pioneering space exploration company, is seeking a Software Engineer for their Displays Software team on the Starship program. This role is crucial in building user interfaces and backend systems that enable vehicle operators to control pad and vehicle operations, engineering teams to monitor system performance, and astronauts to track vehicle health and mission trajectory. The position offers an opportunity to directly impact human space exploration, including missions to the Moon and beyond.

The ideal candidate will create intuitive user interfaces while maintaining safety standards, develop solutions for fleet operations management, and work across the full web stack. With a competitive salary range of $120,000-$170,000, the position comes with comprehensive benefits including equity opportunities, healthcare, and retirement plans.

This role requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field and at least one year of software development experience. Expert knowledge in JavaScript, HTML, and CSS is essential, along with experience in vector and motion graphics. The position demands strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a high-pressure environment.

Located in Hawthorne with travel to Starbase, this role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to SpaceX's mission of enabling human life on Mars. The position requires ITAR compliance and includes the possibility of long hours and weekend work when needed. Join SpaceX to be part of a team that's making humanity's multi-planetary future a reality.

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Responsibilities For SOFTWARE ENGINEER, DISPLAYS SOFTWARE (STARSHIP)

  • Create aesthetically and functionally flawless user interfaces that reduce cognitive load while maintaining safety guardrails
  • Work towards enabling Operations to manage a Fleet instead of single vehicles
  • Create and apply techniques, tools, and infrastructure to decrease software complexity
  • Maintain high software standards and engineering best practices
  • Implement technologies across the full web stack
  • Troubleshoot and develop long-term solutions for technical problems
  • Regularly obtain firsthand feedback from Operators for product improvements

Requirements For SOFTWARE ENGINEER, DISPLAYS SOFTWARE (STARSHIP)

JavaScript
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering or other engineering discipline
  • 1+ years experience of software development
  • Expert knowledge of JavaScript, HTML and CSS
  • Experience with vector and motion graphics
  • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Able to work in high-pressure environment
  • Must be U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee (ITAR requirements)
  • Willing to work long hours and weekends as needed
  • Located in Hawthorne, with frequent travel to Starbase

Benefits For SOFTWARE ENGINEER, DISPLAYS SOFTWARE (STARSHIP)

401k
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Equity
  • Company stock or stock options
  • Long-term cash awards
  • Discretionary bonuses
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • 3 weeks paid vacation
  • 10+ paid holidays per year
  • 5 days sick leave per year

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