This role pays more than
97%
of similar roles. Most pay
$131,000–$173,550
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$242k
versus about
$152k
for comparable roles.
Based on 237 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
604 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$130,000–$155,000
across 440 roles with salary data.
As a Principal Network Engineer at Starlink, you will join the ground network team to drive the operation and expansion of our global network infrastructure. Your responsibilities include managing interconnections, improving performance and reliability through capacity planning and troubleshooting, collaborating with hardware and software engineers on product development, providing technical pre-sales support, and mentoring junior staff. You will work extensively with networking tools like Observium, Solarwinds, and Nagios, as well as deploy and automate network devices using Python and bash scripting. The role requires hands-on experience with enterprise-level networks, including fiber optics, DWDM, and SDN/NFV technologies, along with a strong background in routing protocols such as BGP, OSPF, and IS-IS.