Mid-level Software Engineer with strong software testing experience to join the Science User Applications Group to build and maintain user-facing software like the NRAO Science Archive.
Locations (4)
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Socorro, New Mexico, United States
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States
Green Bank, West Virginia, United States
Compensation
The starting salary of this position is between $96,588 and $120,000.
Responsibilities
Designing, building, and maintaining a robust, automated test infrastructure covering unit, integration, and end-to-end testing
Lead real‑time C++ development for quantum computing control systems.
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain the real‑time C++ layer that drives the Pulse Processing Unit (PPU)
Design and implement high‑performance software for preparing, loading, and launching quantum‑computing workloads with minimal latency and maximal hardware utilization
Drive relentless optimization of the software stack to minimize SW overhead in the critical path, ensuring the hardware operates at peak throughput
Collaborate closely with VLSI, compiler, and architecture teams to ensure seamless software‑hardware integration across the quantum control stack
Contribute hands‑on to the codebase — designing, implementing, reviewing, debugging, and profiling performance‑critical code paths
Develop highly reliable software solutions that are used across SpaceX and create new applications that improve how SpaceX operates.
Compensation
Pay Range:
Sr. Software Engineer: $165,000.00 - $230,000.00/per year
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job‑related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long‑term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long‑term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Responsibilities
Develop highly reliable software solutions that are used across SpaceX
Create new applications that improve how SpaceX operates
Build prototypes to prove out key design concepts and quantify technical constraints
Own all aspects of software engineering and product development
Deep dive into your users’ problems to find and create efficient solutions
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or scientific discipline
Develop highly reliable software solutions that are used across SpaceX and create tooling to enable safe and efficient spacecraft operations.
Compensation
Pay Range:
Level 1: $125,000.00 - $160,000.00
Level 2: $145,000.00 - $195,000.00
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
Responsibilities
Develop highly reliable software solutions that are used across SpaceX
Create new applications that improve how SpaceX operates
Build prototypes to prove out key design concepts and quantify technical constraints
Own all aspects of software engineering and product development
Deep dive into your users’ problems to find and create efficient solutions
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or a related scientific discipline; OR 2+ years of professional experience building software in lieu of a degree