Principal Software Engineer (Platform Team)

SpaceX

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Work type: On-site
Location: Sunnyvale, CA
Salary: $210,000–$295,000 / yr
Posted: today

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $200k

This role $252k

$125k most similar roles pay here $313k

This role pays more than 89% of similar roles. Most pay $181,650–$218,918 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $252k versus about $200k for comparable roles.

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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.

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TL;DR · Principal Software Engineer (Platform Team)

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As a Principal Software Engineer at our Sunnyvale office, you will join a high-performing team dedicated to developing cutting-edge software solutions. Your primary responsibilities include designing and implementing complex systems that enhance product functionality and scalability. Day-to-day tasks involve collaborating with cross-functional teams to build robust applications using modern technologies such as Java, Python, and Kubernetes. You will also contribute to the continuous improvement of our development processes and mentor junior engineers. This role requires expertise in cloud computing, microservices architecture, and a deep understanding of software engineering best practices. The project involves working on large-scale systems that address significant business challenges within the aerospace industry, adhering to ITAR regulations.

Skills

Python Docker Kubernetes AWS CI/CD PostgreSQL Git Jenkins Terraform Ansible

What you'll do

Design and develop high-quality software solutions for complex problems.
Implement efficient, reusable, and scalable code following best practices.
Conduct thorough testing and debugging of applications to ensure reliability.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project requirements and scope.
Maintain and enhance existing systems to improve performance and efficiency.

What we're looking for

5+ years of software engineering experience
Expertise in Python, Java, or C++
Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Experience with DevOps tools and CI/CD pipelines
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
Ability to obtain ITAR clearance for U.S. Department of State

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