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 - Telemetry and Command

In this role, you will own a major piece of the software stack which will control robots on the Moon as soon as 2026. You will drive your system(s) from concept phase through major integrated tests and Lunar/Martian surface operations.

Responsibilities

• Own Starpath's data handling systems for timeseries, video, and LIDAR pointcloud data coming from our robots

• Build teleoperation interfaces for users to control robots during test campaigns and in-space operations

• Travel to various remote test sites to support rover autonomy testing

• Write performant, reliable, and maintainable code

• Participate in architecture and code reviews.

• Contribute to other software systems like our rover autonomy and robot simulation stacks when needed

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

• 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

• Experience in C/C++ or Rust

• 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.