Software Engineer
SpaceX
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This role pays less than 80% of similar roles. Most pay $146,800–$196,937 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $142k versus about $172k for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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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 796 open roles on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs $130,000–$165,000 across 555 roles with salary data.
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The Embedded Software Engineer, Platform (Starshield) joins the Starshield Software team to build the foundational software that boots, runs, and secures spacecraft and ground systems. This role involves developing the platform stack that userspace applications depend on, including early-stage bootloaders, Linux kernel components, and drivers to control CPU and FPGA hardware on vehicle nodes. Key responsibilities include maintaining in-house branches of open-source software like Linux, Buildroot, and U-Boot, while designing platform security features such as secure boot and runtime integrity. Candidates must possess system-level development experience in C, C++, or Rust. The work focuses on providing timely, reliable information delivery for the intelligence community and defense services by taking boards from prototype through on-orbit operations in a dynamic environment.
What does a Embedded Software Engineer earn in California?
Median $184300 from 35 postings across 11 companies.
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