This role pays less than
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of similar roles. Most pay
$139,662–$197,500
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At the midpoint, this role pays about
$155k
versus about
$169k
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.
New Graduate Engineer, Software - '26/'27 (Starlink) is a role within the Starlink program focused on developing software for the world’s largest satellite constellation. You will be responsible for the complete lifecycle of your software, including development, testing, and support to ensure real-world performance. Day-to-day tasks involve developing highly reliable, real-time software, leading architecture and code reviews, and managing experiments to prove key design concepts. The work involves solving complex challenges in next-generation networking, firmware for spacecraft, infrastructure tools, measurement systems, and physics-based orbital simulations. Candidates should possess a STEM degree and proficiency in C, C++, Python, or C#. Preferred skills include experience with distributed systems, networking protocols like UDP and TCP/IP, and security issues related to internet services. You will collaborate across engineering disciplines to build the software that powers global broadband connectivity.
What does a Software Engineer earn in California?
Median $214000 from 775 postings across 63 companies.
Python
C++
Golang
Cryptography
Network Security
Operating System Security
Incident Response
Vulnerability Research
Distributed Systems
Software Engineering