About the position
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! 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
Requirements
- 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
Nice-to-haves
- 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
Benefits
- Salary base rate is $110k-$140k/yr, plus equity package
- PTO & health/dental/vision coverage
