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Application Software Engineer

Bastrop, TX

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is ... APPLICATION SOFTWARE ENGINEER The application software team is the central nervous system of SpaceX ...

SpaceX

Application Software Engineer

Redmond, WA · On-site +1

$145K - $175K/yr

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is ... APPLICATION SOFTWARE ENGINEER The application software team is the central nervous system of SpaceX ...

SpaceX

Software Engineer, Data (Starlink)

Hawthorne, CA

$145K - $175K/yr

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is ... SOFTWARE ENGINEER, DATA (STARLINK) At SpaceX we're leveraging our experience in building rockets ...

SpaceX

Application Software Engineer

Hawthorne, CA · On-site

$145K - $175K/yr

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is ... APPLICATION SOFTWARE ENGINEER The application software team is the central nervous system of SpaceX ...

SpaceX

Application Software Engineer

Redmond, WA · On-site

$145K - $175K/yr

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is ... APPLICATION SOFTWARE ENGINEER The application software team is the central nervous system of SpaceX ...

SpaceX

Application Software Engineer

Hawthorne, CA · On-site +1

$145K - $175K/yr

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is ... APPLICATION SOFTWARE ENGINEER The application software team is the central nervous system of SpaceX ...

SpaceX

Software Engineer (Starlink)

Redmond, WA · On-site

$145K - $175K/yr

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is ... SOFTWARE ENGINEER (STARLINK) As a Software Engineer on the Starlink Enterprise Product team you ...

SpaceX

Application Software Engineer

Redmond, WA · On-site +1

$145K - $175K/yr

APPLICATION SOFTWARE ENGINEER The application software team is the central nervous system of SpaceX - we create mission critical applications that are used throughout SpaceX to accelerate launch ...

SpaceX

Application Software Engineer

Bastrop, TX · On-site

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is ... APPLICATION SOFTWARE ENGINEER The application software team is the central nervous system of SpaceX ...

SpaceX

Application Software Engineer

Hawthorne, CA · On-site +1

$145K - $175K/yr

APPLICATION SOFTWARE ENGINEER The application software team is the central nervous system of SpaceX - we create mission critical applications that are used throughout SpaceX to accelerate launch ...

SpaceX

Application Software Engineer

Bastrop, TX

APPLICATION SOFTWARE ENGINEER The application software team is the central nervous system of SpaceX - we create mission critical applications that are used throughout SpaceX to accelerate launch ...

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Do workers at SpaceX get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
81% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 88 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Does SpaceX pay people when they’re sick?

Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
79% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 92 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

At SpaceX, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Sick days and vacation days are separate paid time off.
84% of people say they don’t have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 92 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Is the health insurance from SpaceX affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
99% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 94 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Do people get paid time off at SpaceX?

Most people get paid time off work.
96% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 98 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 68% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 6% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 3% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 24% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.

Do workers at SpaceX worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
97% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 67 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Do SpaceX workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
56% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 61 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and April 2026.

How easy is it for SpaceX workers to change shifts?

Some people find it hard to change shifts.
54% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at SpaceX?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
90% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 90 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Do SpaceX managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
84% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 67 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Do jobs at SpaceX spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
9% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 67 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at SpaceX?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
97% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 95 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Is a SpaceX job good for students?

Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
81% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and March 2026.

Is working at SpaceX good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
55% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.

Do people at SpaceX feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
85% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 92 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Do people at SpaceX get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
86% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 93 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Is it stressful to work at SpaceX?

Some people feel stressed out here.
60% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 104 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Do people at SpaceX enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
92% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 84 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Do people at SpaceX recommend working with their team?

Most people recommend working with their team.
71% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 101 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at SpaceX?

Most people got enough training when they started.
67% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 94 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Do people get support to advance at SpaceX?

Most people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 81% of people report being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 94 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Do people think SpaceX’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Some people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
65% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 80 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how SpaceX is doing?

Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
88% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 97 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
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Application Software Engineer

Application Software Engineer

SpaceX

Bastrop, TX

Other

Posted 19 days ago

SpaceX rating

8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 143 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

13th of 59 rated aerospace companies

Job description

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
APPLICATION SOFTWARE ENGINEER
The application software team is the central nervous system of SpaceX - we create mission critical applications that are used throughout SpaceX to accelerate launch vehicle production and flight as well as systems that allow Starlink to grow into a worldwide fast, reliable Internet service. We are looking for engineers who treat fellow teammates with fairness, respect, and support.
Our team is currently creating and evolving systems to enable rapid build and reuse of Starship as well as designing the next generation manufacturing software that will be used in high throughput factories for Starlink. Other applications range from platforms that support concurrent streams of data from many always-on assets to manage the world's largest satellite constellation to public facing systems where customers can join our Starlink network globally. We work closely with engineers throughout the company to create and update our systems with respect to crewed launches, Starship flights, changes to the Starlink network and much more.
Aerospace experience is not required to be successful here - rather we look for smart, motivated, respectful, collaborative engineers who love solving problems and want to make an impact on a super inspiring mission. You will have full ownership of challenging problems, working with a team of enthusiastic engineers with diverse perspectives to design and produce solutions that enable SpaceX to move towards our goals at a rapid pace. The success of the missions at SpaceX depends on the software that you and your team produce.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Develop highly reliable software solutions that are used across SpaceX
  • Create new applications that improve how SpaceX operates
  • Build prototypes to prove out key design concepts and quantify technical constraints
  • Own all aspects of software engineering and product development
  • Deep dive into your users' problems to find and create efficient solutions
  • Bring your voice to the table in team collaborations on architecture, design, and code reviews

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
  • Experience in full stack development

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Programming experience in Python, C#.NET, Go, Scala, Java, or similar object-oriented language
  • 1+ years of rigorous experience building single page web applications
  • Experience with version control, continuous integration, and continuous delivery concepts
  • Expertise in designing software systems
  • Deep understanding of testing, continuous integration, build, deployment & monitoring
  • Expertise in profiling and improving application performance
  • Experience with build systems (Make, Bazel/Pants/Buck, Gradle) and package management tools (pip, npm)
  • Experience with UNIX-like operating systems and tools like Terraform, Ansible, Puppet for managing them
  • Experience working with in-stream data processing using Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ, or similar technologies
  • Production experience with Docker and Kubernetes
  • Front-end experience in Angular, React, or similar JavaScript framework
  • Database experience with PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or similar database technologies

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
    Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to

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