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This role pays less than
55%
of similar roles. Most pay
$141,063–$197,500
— the blue band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$145k
versus about
$169k
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
851 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$130,000–$165,000
across 590 roles with salary data.
As an Embedded Software Engineer, Laser Mesh Routing (Starlink), you will join the Platform Core team to develop the lowest layers of the software stack for AI supercomputers and the Starlink laser mesh of satellites. You will build and maintain a high-reliability Linux-based operating system, write high-performance device drivers to maximize hardware capabilities, and manage production deployment, debugging, and observability tools. The role requires hands-on system programming in C or C++ and deep knowledge of the Linux kernel and networking stack. You will utilize tools like ftrace, perf, Wireshark, and gdb to debug kernel and userspace issues. Key responsibilities include bringing up new hardware from scratch, optimizing drivers for high-speed interfaces like PCIe and Ethernet, and implementing OS hardening and secure boot schemes.
What does a Embedded Software Engineer earn?
Median $150424 from 100 postings across 20 companies.