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# Software Engineer, C++ (Raptor)

- **Company:** Space Exploration Technologies Corp.
- **Location:** Hawthorne, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $120,000.0 - $170,000.0
- **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:** June 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=eedca3f58f2e10f4

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Tooling?, * 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., * 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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