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# C++ software engineers

- **Company:** Space Exploration Technologies Corp.
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $120,000.0 - $145,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Adobe InDesign, C++ (Programming Language), CMake, Software Quality, Code Review, Nvidia CUDA, Continuous Integration, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Linux System Administration, Qt (Software), Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Systems Integration, PIC Microcontroller, Reliability of Systems, Information Technology, Build Tools
- **Published:** September 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/c0356c72-f2ae-448c-b206-5805cae7722d/software-engineer-c-raptor

## About the Role

- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or related STEM discipline and 2+ years of professional software development experience; OR 4+ years of professional C++ development experience in lieu of a degree
- Strong experience writing production-grade, high-performance C++ code
- Experience with modern CI/CD tools and Linux environments

**PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:**

- Experience with real-time or embedded systems development
- Familiarity with libraries such as QT, Boost, VTK, CUDA, or build tools like CMake
- Experience with microcontrollers, FPGAs, or hardware-software integration
- Background in manufacturing systems, controls software, or additive manufacturing processes (laser powder bed fusion or similar)



## Description

We are looking for exceptional C++ software engineers who thrive on building high-performance, reliable systems that directly impact production speed and quality. Our team develops the core real-time software that powers advanced metal additive manufacturing machines for Raptor engines. In this role, you will own critical software across controls, data acquisition, build logic, and in-situ monitoring - turning complex engineering designs into flight-ready hardware at scale. You will architect production-grade C++ systems that push the limits of speed, precision, and reliability in one of the world's most demanding manufacturing environments.

**RESPONSIBILITIES:**

- Architect and develop high-performance C++ software for production-scale manufacturing systems
- Design and implement real-time control software, data acquisition pipelines, and monitoring algorithms
- Collaborate closely with controls, automation, and hardware engineers to integrate software with motion systems, sensors, and laser hardware
- Continuously improve system reliability, speed, and quality through elegant software solutions
- Participate in design reviews, code reviews, and architecture discussions to maintain exceptional code quality and best practices
- Provide first-principles solutions to production engineering challenges, rapidly iterating from concept to deployed software




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