# Senior Test Software Engineer, AI Workloads at Cowboy Space

- Company: Cowboy Space
- What the company does: Backed by a16z, Index and NEA.
- Company website: https://www.cowboyspace.com/
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Senior
- Location: San Carlos, California
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $100K to $200K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-15
- Apply by: 2026-10-30
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/cowboyspace/64bca77f-c225-463c-99c6-cabdaf5b2aba
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/cowboy-space-senior-test-software-engineer-ai-workloads/

## About the role

As a Software Engineer at Cowboy Space Corp., you will build the systems that control, operate, and scale our spacecraft and ground infrastructure. This includes flight software, simulation, mission control systems, and the tooling needed to test and operate hardware in real time.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field
- 3+ years of experience building production software systems
- Strong programming skills in languages such as C++, Python, or Rust
- Experience working close to hardware, distributed systems, or real-time systems
- Solid understanding of systems fundamentals (operating systems, networking, concurrency)
- Experience working in fast-paced, engineering-driven environments

Tags: Chief Engineering & Reliability