New Graduate Engineer, Software

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is 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.

• Expect a dynamic role doing what you’re best at. Our team is building high-performance flight hardware and your skill set will be aligned to the part of the program you can contribute to most effectively.
• Develop highly reliable autonomous software systems and the simulations required to validate them.
• Own all aspects of software development, including design, testing, and integration to the mission.
• Work with counterpart engineering teams to develop and maintain launch and vehicle software.
• Gain a front‑row seat to witness an impossible idea manifest in real life as we transition from building hardware to flying reusable rockets and deploying complex satellites to orbit.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or another engineering discipline.
• Graduating with a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree, or PhD in 2026 or 2027.

• Proven skills and knowledge of C++, Rust, or another systems programming language.
• Experience building or working with real‑time embedded systems or distributed computing systems.
• Strong focus and interest in designing, architecting, and implementing excellent, bug‑free software.
• Strong critical thinking and first‑principles problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work effectively in a dynamic environment while assuming high levels of responsibility and demonstrating accountability for software outcomes.
• Experience working at a nimble engineering organization or in a highly technical position that required a scrappy, entrepreneurial manner to accomplish tasks with tight time or budget constraints.
• Excelled in ultra‑competitive environments, achieving podium finishes in engineering, math, or science competitions or top percentile scores on standardized tests.
• Demonstrated ability to succeed in multiple endeavors simultaneously, such as juggling college coursework and extracurricular commitments.
• Demonstrated rapid professional growth, taking on successive positions of increasing responsibility and delivering meaningful results early in your career.
• Academic success at a rigorous university: minimum GPA 3.5/4.0 or higher, standardized test scores in the 95th percentile, or receipt of a merit‑based scholarship.

• Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
• An active clearance may provide the opportunity to work on sensitive SpaceX missions; if so, you will be subject to pre‑employment drug and random drug and alcohol testing.

Pay range:
Software Engineering/Level I: $‑$ per year

• Long‑term incentives in the form of company stock or long‑term cash awards
• Discretionary bonuses
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan allowing discounted stock purchases
• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Various discounts and perks
• Three weeks of paid vacation
• Ten or more paid holidays per year
• Paid sick leave policy exceeding legal requirements

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 or requiring reasonable accommodation for the application/interview process should reach out to