About the job
At TerraFirma, we are revolutionizing how the world moves earth for construction projects. Established by former SpaceX engineers and supported by Bain Capital Ventures, we are dedicated to automating construction processes, making them faster, more cost-effective, and safer.
Our Story & Mission
During our time at SpaceX, we contributed to the development of the largest rocket ever built, launched the most extensive satellite constellation to date, and provided connectivity to millions globally. Our key insight has been that infrastructure is paramount.
At Starbase, we discovered that the most significant obstacle to launching missions to Mars was not the rocket itself, but the slow, costly, and complex process of constructing the necessary infrastructure. We faced challenges such as the absence of buildings, roads, utilities, and communication systems, all of which required more time and resources than expected.
From a fundamental perspective, this inefficiency is unacceptable. Establishing the groundwork for progress should not be this arduous or expensive. This realization led us to understand that the same engineering principles that allowed us to excel in space exploration and mass manufacturing could be leveraged to enhance infrastructure. By applying concepts of simplification, iteration, acceleration, and automation to construction, we aim to usher in a new era of building.
Accelerating infrastructure development is key to unlocking advancements across various sectors, creating a self-sustaining engine to address humanity's most pressing challenges. The innovations we cultivate on Earth will pave the way for the technologies needed for future settlements on Mars.
Position Overview
As a Mission Control Software Engineer, you will engage with the entire software stack to create intuitive, high-performance interfaces for the real-time remote operation of heavy machinery through innovative user interfaces. This role demands strong frontend development skills for delivering seamless user experiences, alongside backend expertise to maintain a secure and scalable architecture. Daily tasks will include prototyping data-rich visualizations, constructing pipelines for intricate sensor data (such as LiDAR, geospatial, and 3D data), and optimizing user interactions. Rapid prototyping and iteration with users will be essential. Additionally, you will assist in managing production environments, deploying applications, and implementing best practices in networking, security, and deployment.

