This role pays less than
80%
of similar roles. Most pay
$137,500–$193,000
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$135k
versus about
$165k
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, Design Software (Starship), you will join the Design Software team to build and maintain software that assists engineers in creating, analyzing, and distributing design data. Your daily work involves developing reliable solutions for mesh processing, 3D graphics rendering, flight simulations, and wearable applications while integrating electronics design software with manufacturing equipment. You will own the full product development lifecycle, from prototyping concepts to solving complex technical problems through collaboration on architecture and code reviews. The role requires proficiency in full stack development using languages like Python, C#.NET, Go, Scala, or Java, alongside experience with frameworks such as React or Angular. Technical requirements include knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, PostgreSQL, and 3D graphics libraries like OpenGL or Unreal Engine to support the technical demands of the Starship launch platform.
What does a Software Engineer earn in California?
Median $214000 from 775 postings across 63 companies.