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Salary: $125,000 - 145,000 per year Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or a related engineering field.
• Expected to graduate with a bachelors, masters, or PhD degree in 2026 or 2027.
• Proven expertise in C++, Rust, or other systems programming languages.
• Experience in creating or working with real-time embedded systems or distributed computing frameworks.
• Strong emphasis on designing, architecting, and implementing high-quality, bug-free software.
• Excellent critical thinking skills and the ability to solve problems using first-principles.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Capable of thriving in a fast-paced environment while taking on significant responsibilities and accountability for software results.
• Background in a dynamic engineering organization or in a technical role that required resourceful and entrepreneurial approaches to achieving goals under tight deadlines or budget constraints.
• Track record of success in competitive environments, such as achievements in engineering, mathematics, or science competitions, attaining top scores in academic assessments, or similar intellectual accomplishments.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously, demonstrating significant work or academic achievements in diverse fields.
• Displayed rapid development in career, advancing through roles of increasing responsibility and achieving significant accomplishments early in professional journey.
• Strong academic record from a reputable institution: minimum GPA of 3.5/4.0 or higher, standardized test scores in the 95th percentile, or being a merit-based scholarship recipient.
• Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as necessary.
• Active clearance may enable opportunities to work on sensitive SpaceX missions, subjecting you to pre-employment drug screening and random testing.

• Engage in a dynamic role utilizing your best skills to contribute to building high-performance flight hardware.
• Create highly reliable autonomous software systems and the simulations needed for validation.
• Oversee all phases of software development, from design through testing to mission integration.
• Collaborate with engineering counterparts to develop and sustain launch and vehicle software.
• Experience firsthand the realization of ambitious ideas as we evolve from hardware development to actual flight of reusable rockets and deployment of complex satellites.

• Embedded
• Hardware
• Rust
• C++

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At SpaceX, we are driven by the vision of a future where humanity explores the stars. We develop cutting-edge technologies to make this vision a reality, particularly with the goal of enabling human existence on Mars. Our team is engaged in some of the most challenging projects on our planet. As a software engineer, you will take extreme ownership of your work, contributing to all stages of the software lifecycle. By joining our team, you will be rewarded with a competitive salary range of $125,000.00 to $145,000.00 per year, along with long-term incentives including company stock options, health coverage, a 401(k) retirement plan, and generous paid time off. Additionally, our culture emphasizes innovation, teamwork, and the relentless pursuit of excellence.

last updated 14 week of 2026

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