Staff Software Engineer, Ground Software
VASTLong Beach, California, United States
Posted August 20, 2025
180000 - 235000 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 building artificial gravity space stations and seeks a Staff Software Engineer to support the development of systems for launch and in-orbit operation. This full-time, exempt position in Long Beach, California, reports to the Senior Software Manager and involves building and maintaining the software needed for manned spaces. The company is committed to exploring the limits of human spaceflight and fostering a safe and challenging work environment.
Requirements
- Develop new and optimize existing software codebases and systems
- Mentor junior ground software engineers
- Own the lifecycle of software, including rolling out to operations, managing configurations, maintaining and upgrading, and supporting end-users
- Configure and optimize automated testing and deployment systems
- Maintain and upgrade ground systems controlling the test sites
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or STEM discipline; OR 9+ years of professional experience as a software engineer
Benefits
- 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Flexible paid time off
- Short and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
- One Medical membership
- ClassPass credits
- Personalized mental healthcare
- Food perks including snacks, coffee, and dinner meals (subject to company commitment)