This role pays less than
52%
of similar roles. Most pay
$126,800–$192,500
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$138k
versus about
$160k
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
604 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$130,000–$155,000
across 440 roles with salary data.
As a Software Engineer specializing in DevOps for Starlink, you will join a dynamic team responsible for developing the infrastructure that enables rapid development and deployment of high-speed broadband technology worldwide. Your daily tasks include inventing tools and processes to streamline software validation across various testing platforms, monitoring system performance, and integrating solutions across the entire Starlink stack. You will also manage core infrastructure such as databases and libraries while continuously identifying areas for improvement. The role requires expertise in Python, Go, or C++, along with experience in DevOps practices like continuous integration and deployment using tools like Bazel, Docker, Kubernetes, GitOps, and ArgoCD. This position demands a deep understanding of large-scale system management and the ability to develop software that performs reliably in real-world applications.