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This role pays less than
53%
of similar roles. Most pay
$137,500–$202,500
— the blue band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$145k
versus about
$170k
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
851 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$130,000–$165,000
across 590 roles with salary data.
As an OS/Platform Software Engineer (Starlink), you will join the Starlink program to develop the software underpinning the world’s largest satellite constellation. You will manage the complete software lifecycle, from early-stage boot loaders to business logic, ensuring a deterministic, secure, and performant platform 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 in-house and third-party components. You will also manage spacecraft Ethernet networks and software update processes. The role requires proficiency in C, C++, Python, and Rust, along with knowledge of ARM embedded systems, computer architecture, and networking stacks. You will collaborate with hardware teams to transition components from prototype stages to on-orbit operations.