Senior Software Engineer, Enterprise Applications
VASTLong Beach, California, United States
Posted September 29, 2025
125000 - 235500 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
VAST, founded in 2021 by Jed McCaleb, is developing advanced space stations aimed at enabling long-term human habitation in orbit. The company's key projects include Haven-1, set to be the world's first commercial space station launching in 2026, and Haven-2, designed for NASA's Commercial LEO Destinations program as a micro-gravity laboratory. VAST's vision extends to creating artificial gravity habitats, positioning it at the forefront of making space travel accessible and sustainable for all.
Job Description
Vast is a company focused on creating artificial gravity space stations, aiming to house long-term residents in space. They are seeking a Senior Software Engineer, Enterprise Applications, to support the development of systems for the design and build of these stations. The role involves working with modern frontends and backends to build scalable software applications and is based in Long Beach, California.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, math, engineering, or equivalent experience
- 6+ years of software development experience
- Experience building complex, data-intensive full-stack software applications
- Experience with API Design
- Experience with React, Vue, or similar
Benefits
- 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Flexible paid time off
- Paid parental leave
- Short and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- One Medical membership
- ClassPass credits
- Personalized mental healthcare
- Other perks