Backend Software Engineer
starlinkHawthorne (CA)
Backend Software Engineer
Posted today
starlinkHawthorne (CA)
SENIORITY
Senior
About the role
SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA, is seeking a Software Engineer, Backend (Python/C++) to join the test infrastructure team. You will design, develop, and maintain SpaceX's in-house testing ecosystem powering flight software validation across all vehicle programs. The role requires hands-on work across teams, building scalable, reliable tools, with responsibilities including developing core infrastructure, improving performance, and collaborating with flight software engineers; onsite requirement at
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