Software Engineer

About Starpath

Starpath makes the building blocks for a self-sustaining city on Mars which will be humanity's first permanent step out into the stars. We believe in an exciting future where life from Earth is safely arrayed on many worlds throughout the solar system and beyond.

If high ownership, fast pace, cutting-edge Lunar infrastructure, and working towards a city on Mars sounds like a dream come true, come join the team!

Software Engineer

In this role, you will be responsible for developing software systems which make other engineers go faster. You will drive your system(s) from concept phase through major integrated tests and Lunar/Martian surface operations.

Responsibilities

• Take high ownership of various software systems from concept through production

• Write performant, reliable, and maintainable code

• Participate in architecture, design, and code reviews.

• Develop software frameworks which enable mechanical engineers to test their hardware more easily

• Learn the basics of various hardware engineering disciplines to better understand the challenges faced by users of your code

• Own Starpath's telemetry and command systems for major integrated tests and Lunar/Martian surface operations

• Implement test frameworks with a balance of development speed and system reliability in mind

Required Qualifications

• Experience in Python

• Evidence of exceptional engineering ability

• Degree in Computer Science, OR demonstrated excellence at coding via significant professional experience

• Outstanding communication skills

• Capability to develop software on rapid timelines & demonstrate extreme ownership

• A desire to make humans a multi-planet species

Preferred Qualifications

• Developed and deployed software in production

• Hands on experience writing code for real-world robots or aerospace vehicles

• Excellence in academic performance or extracurriculars

• Leadership experience in extracurricular or professional settings

Position Details

• Location: Los Angeles - Hawthorne

• Salary base rate is $110k-$140k/yr, plus equity package;

• PTO & health/dental/vision coverage include

Additional Requirements

• Willing to work extended hours as needed

  EAR REQUIREMENTS:

  • To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.