Software Development Lead

2 days ago


Hawthorne, California, United States SpaceX Full time

At SpaceX, we are committed to advancing the state of space technology and making humanity a multi-planetary species. As a Sr. Software Engineer, you will play a key role in developing the software that enables our Raptor rocket engine.

We are seeking a highly skilled software developer with expertise in performance engineering and design. The goal of the combustion modeling team is to develop first-in-class combustion simulation software to optimize and significantly reduce the development time of the Raptor rocket engine.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

  • Evaluating and implementing state-of-the-art features on multi-core and GPU hardware that extend simulation capabilities and improve performance.
  • Developing and maintaining a massively parallel, high-performance combustion simulation software.
  • Collaborating with combustion analysts and computational physicists to develop advanced simulation tools that accelerate engine design.

To be successful in this role, you should have:

  • A Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or science discipline and 5+ years of professional software development experience; OR 7+ years of professional experience in software development in lieu of degree.
  • 5+ years of software development experience in C++.
  • 2+ years of experience in software architecture/design.

This position offers a competitive salary range of $160,000 - $220,000 per year, plus comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.



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