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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer, Design Software (Starship) - **Company:** Space Exploration Technologies Corp. - **Location:** Hawthorne, CA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $125,000.0 - $145,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Computer-Aided Design, 3D Computer Graphics Software, Apache ActiveMQ, Altium Designer, Application Performance Management, C Sharp (Programming Language), Code Review, Computer Programming, Databases, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Gradle, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Neo4j, Object-Oriented Software Development, OpenGL, Package Management Systems, Software Maintenance, RabbitMQ, Scala (Programming Language), Software Construction, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Web Applications, Three.js, ReactJS, AngularJS, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Apache Kafka, Build Tools, Front End Software Development, Unreal Engine, Vulkan Graphics API, Wearables, Software Version Control, Docker, Web Api, Golang - **Published:** September 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/86604929/1 ## About the Role * 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 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 working with in-stream data processingusing 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 * Graph experience with Neo4j or similar technologies * 3D Graphics experience with three.js, OpenGL, Vulkan, Unreal Engine, or other similar frameworks * Experience integrating third-party CAD Software (NX, Altium, Xpedition, etc.) ## Description Starship is SpaceX's next generation launch platform that will take humans to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. It is designed to be cost-effective, mass manufacturable, and rapidly reusable. As a Software Engineer on the Design Software team, you will be responsible for building and maintaining software used by our engineers to aid in the creation, analysis, and distribution of design data. This includes mesh processing, 3D graphics rendering, flight simulations, and wearables (iPad/iPhone/etc.) applications. This is a high-autonomy role that will require building close relationships with engineering and technical staff to understand issues, and coming up with software solutions interfacing with external APIs or hardware. We are looking for people who like to own a problem from start to finish in a high-responsibility and low-micromanagement environment!, * 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 * Integrate electronics design software to manufacturing equipment ## Related Videos - [But, you're not Facebook](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/378-but-you-re-not-facebook) - [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) - [Putting the Graph In GraphQL With The Neo4j GraphQL Library](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/257-putting-the-graph-in-graphql-with-the-neo4j-graphql-library) - [Docker build without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100114-docker-build-without-docker) - [Scoring 2000 Products per Request: Performance Pitfalls in Golang](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2073-scoring-2000-products-per-request-performance-pitfalls-in-golang) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Best Countries for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/267-best-countries-for-software-engineers)