This role pays less than
83%
of similar roles. Most pay
$137,500–$197,500
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$135k
versus about
$168k
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
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$130,000–$165,000
across 442 roles with salary data.
As a Software Engineer, Continuous Integration (Starship), you will join the Starship Continuous Integration team to own the tools powering Starship software development. You will design, maintain, and scale systems that enable hundreds of engineers to integrate changes and deliver reliable software to all Starship vehicles and launch pads on a continuous basis. Your daily work involves inventing processes for fast, correct development, performing hands-on integration across the entire Starship software stack, and managing a dedicated pool of on-premises compute. The role requires proficiency in Python, C++, Rust, or Go, along with experience using Bazel or similar build systems. You will also utilize AI-assisted development tools to improve code quality and testing workflows. This position focuses on solving the technical challenges inherent in developing the world’s first fully reusable rocket and spacecraft.
What does a Software Engineer earn in California?
Median $214000 from 775 postings across 63 companies.
Continuous Integration
Bazel
Python
C++
Rust
Go
Infrastructure
AI-assisted development tools
Build Systems
Software Development
On-premises compute
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