Software Engineer, C++ (Raptor) is open at SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA. The posting gives a salary of $120K - $145K. Posted on Jun 17, 2026, and still on SpaceX’s careers page when we last checked, on Nov 14, 2026.
About the role
, you will own critical software across controls, data acquisition, build logic, and in-situ monitoring — turning complex engineering designs into flight-ready hardware at scale. You will architect production-grade C++ systems that push the limits of speed, precision, and reliability in one of the world’s most demanding manufacturing environments. RESPONSIBILITIES: Architect and develop high-performance C++ software…
The opening lines of the posting. The rest is on SpaceX’s careers page.
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