# Software Engineer, Backend (Python/C++) at SpaceX

- Company: SpaceX
- What the company does: SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. The company was founded in 2002 to revolutionize space technology, with the ultimate goal of enabling people to live on other planets. Backed by Kleiner Perkins, a16z and Founders Fund.
- Company website: https://www.spacex.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Hawthorne, CA
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-09-25
- Apply by: 2026-11-09
- Apply: https://boards.greenhouse.io/spacex/jobs/8845089002?gh_jid=8845089002
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/spacex-software-engineer-backend-python-c/

## About the role

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.

## What they're looking for

- 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
- 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

Tags: Application Software