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As of Aug 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for weekend software engineers in the United States is $147,524.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $120,000.00 and $173,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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CredentialsTypically require a bachelor's degree in computer science or related fieldSimilar credential requirements, often with flexible experience levels
Work EnvironmentUsually work on specific projects during weekends, often remotely or freelanceWork hours are flexible, may work remotely or onsite, often on multiple projects
Industry UsageCommon in tech startups, freelance platforms, and consulting firmsWidely used across tech companies, agencies, and freelance markets

Weekend Software Engineers and Part-Time Software Developers share similar credentials and flexible work environments. The main difference lies in their typical work schedule: Weekend Software Engineers focus on weekend-only projects, while Part-Time Developers may work fewer hours during weekdays or evenings. Both roles cater to flexible employment needs within the tech industry.

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Software Engineer, Test Infrastructure (Application Software)

SpaceX

Hawthorne, CA • On-site, Remote

$145K - $175K/yr

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

Based on 147 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

14th of 71 rated aerospace companies

Job description

SOFTWARE ENGINEER, TEST INFRASTRUCTURE (APPLICATION SOFTWARE)

As a Software Engineer on the test infrastructure team, you will design, develop, and maintain SpaceX's in-house testing ecosystem that powers software and hardware test and validation across all flight systems. You will build and evolve the core test infrastructure framework and supporting applications used for production testing, integration testing, and high-fidelity simulations. The team is focused on building out SpaceXAI, improving SpaceX's engineering capacity and capability through AI tooling.

This is a high-impact role where you will work across engineering groups to create reliable, scalable, and performant testing tools that accelerate vehicle production and flight software. Our testing software is critical to mission success for all vehicle programs at SpaceX. SpaceX is looking for smart, motivated software engineers who enjoy taking on complex challenges, work well in dynamic environments, and care about software best practices.

Help us build world-class software that is critical to SpaceX's mission to Mars.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Develop and maintain the core test infrastructure framework and applications used across SpaceX
  • Improve reliability, performance, and safety of test software and infrastructure
  • Work closely with flight software engineers and users across the company to develop new features and improve user experiences
  • Own all aspects of software engineering and product development for test infrastructure
  • Deep dive into users' problems to find and create efficient solutions

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 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 with C/C++
  • 1+ years of experience with Python

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Experience developing telemetry-based software
  • Expertise in designing software systems
  • Front-end experience in Angular, React, or similar JavaScript framework
  • Deep understanding of testing, continuous integration, build, deployment & monitoring
  • Understanding of agentic workflows and utilizing AI to improve developer experience
  • Expertise in profiling and improving application performance
  • Experience with build systems (Make and Bazel preferred) and package management tools (pip, npm)
  • Experience with UNIX-like operating systems and tools like Ansible and Puppet for managing them
  • Production experience with Docker, Containerd, LXC, and/or Kubernetes
  • Database experience with PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or similar database technologies

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • You may be asked to work extended hours/weekends dependent on launch cadence
  • This role requires you to be onsite. Remote and/or hybrid work will not be considered

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: 

Pay Range:  
Software Engineer/Level I: $125,000.00 - $150,000.00/per year  

Software Engineer/Level II: $145,000.00 - $175,000.00/per year 

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. 

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law. 

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Aerospace product and parts manufacturing, data services, guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing and satellite telecommunications

Company size

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Headquarters location

Hawthorne, CA, US

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