Sr. Software Engineer, Flight Software (Starship) is open at SpaceX in Starbase, TX. The posting gives no salary; similar roles in the United States advertise a median of $193K. Posted on May 22, 2026, and still on SpaceX’s careers page when we last checked, on Nov 14, 2026.
About the role
Develop highly reliable autonomous software systems and simulations to validate them Develop prototypes to prove out key design concepts and quantify technical constraints Own all aspects of software development, including design, testing, and mission integration Provide strong technical leadership, focus on continuous improvement BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or…
The opening lines of the posting. The rest is on SpaceX’s careers page.
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