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This role pays less than
64%
of similar roles. Most pay
$135,000–$197,500
— the blue band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$138k
versus about
$166k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
Employer
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.
The Software Engineer, DevOps (Starlink) joins the team responsible for enabling rapid development velocity for the Starlink project. This role involves engaging with other engineers to understand their workflows and building systems that allow for rapid, reliable innovation. Key responsibilities include inventing tools for development and deployment, providing software validation across virtualized, hardware-in-the-loop, and on-orbit test platforms, and managing core infrastructure like databases and software libraries. The position requires hands-on integration, troubleshooting, and monitoring for continuous integration and release systems. Candidates should possess development experience in Python, Go, or C++. Preferred technical skills include experience with Bazel, Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, GitOps, and ArgoCD. The role focuses on solving the technical challenges of bringing high-speed broadband to every corner of the world.
What does a Software Engineer earn in Washington?
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