Senior Software Engineer, Ground Software
VASTLong Beach, California, United States
Posted August 20, 2025
155000 - 190000 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 to enable long-term stays in space. They are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to support the development of systems for designing and manufacturing their space habitats. The role offers mentorship and the opportunity to work with a growing team focused on space exploration.
Requirements
- Work with team to design and implement web applications using frontends and application servers, APIs and micro-services.
- Work with team to design and implement backends including data modeling, APIs, and supporting pipelines.
- Rapidly iterate on tooling and design new applications as the company grows.
Benefits
- 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Flexible paid time off
- Paid parental leave
- Short and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
- One Medical membership
- ClassPass credits
- Personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health
- Snacks, drip coffee, cold drinks, and dinner meals
- Lunch subsidized