Sr. Software Engineer

Qualifications: 5+ years of experience in software engineering (internships and relevant projects count) Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field Proficiency in at least one systems-level language (C++, Python, or Rust) Exposure to one or more of the following: Embedded systems Distributed systems Robotics or autonomous systems Aerospace or hardware-adjacent software Strong fundamentals in data structures, algorithms, and system design basics Eagerness to learn and operate in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment Preferred

Qualifications: Proven experience working with real-time systems, multithreading, or concurrency in production environments Deep familiarity with Linux systems, including debugging, profiling, and performance tuning Experience building or operating distributed systems or networked applications (e.g., TCP/IP, sockets, or service communication) Experience with simulation environments or software interacting with physical systems (robotics, aerospace, automotive) Exposure to control systems, GNC, or autonomy stacks in a practical setting (not just academic) Experience working on high-reliability or safety-critical systems with strong testing and validation practices Experience designing or maintaining CI/CD pipelines for complex systems (including automated testing, integration with hardware or simulation environments, and safe deployment practices)

Compensation and

Benefits The salary range for this position is $150,000 – $200,000 annually. The actual base salary offered will depend on factors such as job-related skills, experience,

qualifications, and internal equity. Equity in Cowboy Space Corp. Employees and their eligible dependents may enroll in medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) retirement savings plan Paid time off 10 paid holidays per calendar year Paid parental leave Relocation assistance if applicable Daily lunch in the office and a fully stocked kitchen with beverages and snacks ITAR

Requirements Export Control Requirement: To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), applicants must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about ITAR here . Disclaimer This job description is a summary of the primary duties and

responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and

responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at Cowboy Space Corp.’s discretion. Cowboy Space Corp. is an equal employment opportunity employer. We consider individuals for employment or promotion according to their skills, abilities and experience. Cowboy Space Corp. is committed to complying with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, physical, mental or developmental disability, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions relating to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), veteran status, military status, marital or registered domestic partnership status, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics), genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, as well as any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.

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