Sr. Application Software Engineer

SpaceX is seeking a Senior Application Software Engineer to join their central software team that powers critical missions across the company. This role is integral to developing systems that enable rapid Starship development and Starlink's global expansion. The team creates mission-critical applications supporting launch vehicle production, flight operations, and Starlink's worldwide internet service.

The position offers an opportunity to work on diverse challenges - from manufacturing software for high-throughput Starlink factories to platforms managing the world's largest satellite constellation. You'll collaborate with engineers throughout SpaceX to build systems supporting crewed launches, Starship flights, and Starlink network operations.

As a senior engineer, you'll have full ownership of challenging problems and work with an enthusiastic team to design solutions that accelerate SpaceX's ambitious goals. The role requires expertise in building reliable, scalable software systems using modern technologies like Python, Go, and React. While aerospace experience isn't required, the position demands strong problem-solving skills and passion for SpaceX's mission of enabling human space exploration.

The compensation package includes a competitive base salary range of $160,000-$220,000, plus equity opportunities, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to directly impact humanity's journey to Mars. This is an exceptional opportunity for a talented software engineer to make meaningful contributions to revolutionary space technology while working alongside some of the industry's brightest minds.