This role pays less than
65%
of similar roles. Most pay
$135,000–$197,500
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$138k
versus about
$166k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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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
680 open roles
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Listed pay typically runs
$130,000–$165,000
across 442 roles with salary data.
As a Data Engineer (Starlink) on the Starlink Enterprise team, you will improve data quality for commercial systems and build integrations and AI agents to streamline go-to-market workflows. You will be responsible for identifying and remediating messy records, developing Model Context Protocol servers to connect AI assistants like Grok to internal tools, and creating automations that accelerate lead-to-revenue cycles. The role involves building robust pipelines, designing APIs and webhooks, and implementing monitoring loops for agent performance. To succeed, you must possess a degree in a STEM field and experience with Python, SQL, or other modern programming languages. You will work specifically on the Starlink broadband internet system, solving complex data hygiene problems to ensure accurate reporting and reliable execution across sales, channel operations, and partner enablement platforms within the enterprise domain.
What does a Data Engineer earn in California?
Median $199800 from 35 postings across 19 companies.
Python
SQL
AI Agents
LLM
Model Context Protocol (MCP)
CRM
APIs
Webhooks
Data Engineering
Automation
Grok
Clay
HubSpot
Apollo
Data Quality
Integration Layers
HubSpot
Clay
Apollo
AI Agents
Workflow Automation
Data Pipelines
Model Context Protocol
Systems Architecture
Go-to-Market Platforms
Business Systems
Integration Platforms
Data Engineering