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Senior Software Engineer, Vehicle Software Infrastructure Backend

Relativity Space builds rockets and factory software for the Terran R launch vehicle, emphasizing rapid iteration and high-impact engineering. The Vehicle Software Infrastructure Backend team is seeking a senior engineer to design and maintain Linux- and cloud-based backend systems that enable robust, repeatable automated configuration management and integration across hardware, software, test, and operations.

Skills

  • 5+ years professional software engineering experience, including systems or infrastructure work
  • Strong Python expertise with knowledge of concurrency, performance, and OOP
  • Experience with Python testing frameworks (e.g., pytest, unittest)
  • REST API design and development experience (e.g., FastAPI, Django REST Framework)
  • Experience building and testing software in CI/CD pipelines
  • Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Knowledge of database concepts and SQL (MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite)
  • Experience working with Linux-based systems and cloud platforms
  • Strong communication, documentation, and collaboration skills

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and maintain Linux- and cloud-based infrastructure for automated software configuration management
  • Optimize system performance, reliability, and repeatability for configuration generation and deployment
  • Build and maintain REST APIs and backend services to support toolchains and integration points
  • Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines, automated tests, and deployment orchestration
  • Collaborate with hardware, avionics, test, and operations teams to ensure integration and field readiness
  • Participate in architecture decisions, sprint planning, and roadmap development
  • Mentor teammates, share best practices, and contribute to high-quality documentation and diagrams

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience
  • Advanced degree preferred but not required; demonstrable professional experience accepted in lieu of formal education

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and equity compensation
  • Generous PTO and sick leave policy
  • Parental leave
  • Annual learning and development stipend
  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • 401(k) or retirement plan options
  • Additional perks and benefits (see company benefits page)
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We are building the future of aerospace. A rocket company at the core, Relativity Space is on a mission to become the next great commercial launch company. Terran R, our medium-to-heavy lift reusable launch vehicle, will reliably deliver payloads...

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December 31, 2025
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