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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # SOFTWARE ENGINEER - **Company:** Space Exploration Technologies Corp. - **Location:** Lockhart, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Computer-Aided Design, Apache ActiveMQ, Application Performance Management, C Sharp (Programming Language), Unix, Code Review, Computer Programming, Databases, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Gradle, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Object-Oriented Software Development, Package Management Systems, RabbitMQ, Ansible, Scala (Programming Language), Software Construction, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Web Applications, Data Processing, ReactJS, AngularJS, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Apache Kafka, Build Tools, Front End Software Development, Puppet, Terraform, Software Version Control, Docker, Golang - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.themuse.com/jobs/spacex/sr-software-engineer-72a7e3 ## About the Role Aerospace experience is not required to be successful here - rather we look for smart, motivated, respectful, collaborative engineers who love solving problems and want to make an impact on a super inspiring mission. You will have full ownership of challenging problems, working with a team of enthusiastic engineers with diverse perspectives to design and produce solutions that enable SpaceX to move towards our goals at a rapid pace. The success of the missions at SpaceX depends on the software that you and your team produce., * Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or scientific discipline and 5+ years of professional experience in software development; OR 7+ years of professional experience building software in lieu of a degree * 3+ years of professional experience in full stack development PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: * Programming experience in Python, C#.NET, Go, Scala, Java, or similar object-oriented language * 1+ years of rigorous experience building single page web applications * Experience with version control, continuous integration, and continuous delivery concepts * Expertise in designing software systems * Deep understanding of testing, continuous integration, build, deployment & monitoring * Expertise in profiling and improving application performance * Experience with build systems (Make, Bazel/Pants/Buck, Gradle) and package management tools (pip, npm) * Experience with UNIX-like operating systems and tools like Terraform, Ansible, Puppet for managing them * Experience working with in-stream data processing using Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ, or similar technologies * Production experience with Docker and Kubernetes * Front-end experience in Angular, React, or similar JavaScript framework * Database experience with PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or similar database technologies, * To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here. ## Description * Develop highly reliable software solutions that are used across SpaceX * Create new applications that improve how SpaceX operates * Build prototypes to prove out key design concepts and quantify technical constraints * Own all aspects of software engineering and product development * Deep dive into your users' problems to find and create efficient solutions * Bring your voice to the table in team collaborations on architecture, design, and code reviews ## Related Videos - [What I learned as a developer from accidents in space](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/642-what-i-learned-as-a-developer-from-accidents-in-space) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Go with the Flow: Stop the Leaks Before Your Memory's a Waterfall!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100073-go-with-the-flow-stop-the-leaks-before-your-memory-s-a-waterfall) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Node and Package Security](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2138-wearedevelopers-live-node-and-package-security) - [Your next 10x engineer isn't in your city. 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