Software Engineer, Test Infrastructure (Application Software)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and maintain the core test infrastructure framework and applications used across SpaceX
• Improve reliability, performance, and safety of test software and infrastructure
• Work closely with flight software engineers and users across the company to develop new features and improve user experiences
• Own all aspects of software engineering and product development for test infrastructure
• Deep dive into users’ problems to find and create efficient solutions
• BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or scientific discipline; OR 2+ years of professional experience building software in lieu of a degree
• 1+ years of experience with C/C++
• 1+ years of experience with Python
• PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
• Experience developing telemetry-based software
• Expertise in designing software systems
• Front-end experience in Angular, React, or similar JavaScript framework
• Deep understanding of testing, continuous integration, build, deployment & monitoring
• Understanding of agentic workflows and utilizing AI to improve developer experience
• Expertise in profiling and improving application performance
• Experience with build systems (Make and Bazel preferred) and package management tools (pip, npm)
• Experience with UNIX-like operating systems and tools like Ansible and Puppet for managing them
• Production experience with Docker, Containerd, LXC, and/or Kubernetes
• Database experience with PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or similar database technologies
• ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
• You may be asked to work extended hours/weekends dependent on launch cadence
• This role requires you to be onsite. Remote and/or hybrid work will not be considered
• COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
• Pay Range: Software Engineer/Level I: $125,000.00 - $150,000.00/per year