This role pays less than
61%
of similar roles. Most pay
$130,833–$197,500
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$145k
versus about
$164k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
Employer
About SpaceX
SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft with the mission of enabling humans to become a multi-planetary species. It operates the Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and Starship launch vehicles, as well as the Starlink satellite internet constellation.
SpaceX currently has
689 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$130,000–$165,000
across 450 roles with salary data.
The Data Engineer, Ground Network Engineering (Gateway) joins a team at the intersection of data engineering, supply chain, and infrastructure operations to support the global deployment and reliability of Starlink’s ground network. This role involves owning end-to-end workflow optimization, developing automated systems for hardware flow, building forecasting engines for demand prediction, and architecting backend services and APIs to integrate planning and inventory systems. The candidate will refactor data ingestion systems, create real-time dashboards, and resolve inefficiencies in material flow. Required skills include proficiency in Python and SQL, with preferred experience in C#, C++, or Angular; knowledge of Kubernetes, PowerBI, Grafana, Metabase, and frameworks like Celery, FastAPI, or Django. The role addresses the technical challenge of creating a more automated and resilient global infrastructure system for managing antennas and network hardware.
What does a Data Engineer earn?
Median $177900 from 227 postings across 58 companies.
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