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Sr. Software Engineer, Additive Manufacturing (Raptor)

SpaceX is developing next-generation software to drive production-scale metal 3D printing for advanced rocket engines. We are seeking a senior software engineer to design and implement the core software that operates additive manufacturing machines — spanning controls, data acquisition, build logic, infrastructure, and in-situ monitoring — to improve quality, speed, and efficiency of manufacturing processes.

Skills

  • Production C++ development (proficient, 5+ years)
  • Experience working in Linux environments
  • Familiarity with modern CI/CD tooling and workflows
  • Software design, testing, and code review practices
  • Experience with data acquisition and in-situ monitoring systems
  • Comfort integrating with motion, control, and embedded systems
  • Knowledge of computer geometry or geometry processing
  • Familiarity with libraries/tooling such as Qt, VTK, Boost, CUDA, and CMake (preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Architect and implement software for production-scale metal additive manufacturing systems and supporting infrastructure
  • Collaborate with automation and controls engineers to integrate software with motion and control systems
  • Develop and maintain build logic, data acquisition, and in-situ monitoring pipelines to enable automated analysis
  • Design and implement production-ready control software and algorithms for lasing and printer control systems
  • Follow and enforce software engineering best practices: design reviews, code reviews, testing, and CI/CD
  • Work cross-functionally with additive manufacturing, production, and engine design teams to iterate on hardware and software improvements

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or STEM discipline (preferred)
  • OR equivalent professional experience (8+ years in lieu of degree)

Benefits

  • Base salary range: $160,000 - $225,000 per year
  • Eligibility for long-term incentives (company stock or long-term cash awards) and potential discretionary bonuses
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) opportunity
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan access
  • Short and long-term disability insurance and life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Approximately 3 weeks of paid vacation and 10+ paid holidays per year
  • Paid sick leave per company policy and various employee discounts and perks
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