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This role pays less than
53%
of similar roles. Most pay
$137,500–$197,500
— the blue band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$145k
versus about
$168k
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.
The Embedded Software Engineer, OS/Platform (Starlink) joins the Starlink program to develop the foundational software for the world’s largest satellite constellation. This role involves bringing up next-generation space-grade silicon, including in-house designed system on chips and peripherals. You will develop software from early-stage boot loaders to business logic, focusing on creating deterministic, secure, and performant platforms for Linux-based spacecraft and grounds-based components. Key responsibilities include maintaining in-house branches of Linux, Buildroot, and u-boot, supporting secureboot, and developing device drivers for third-party and in-house components. You will utilize C, C++, Python, and Rust to solve complex networking and computer architecture challenges. The work involves managing the complete software lifecycle, including testing, continuous integration, and deployment for on-orbit operations.
What does a Embedded Software Engineer earn?
Median $150424 from 100 postings across 20 companies.