This role pays less than
65%
of similar roles. Most pay
$137,500–$194,050
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$142k
versus about
$166k
for comparable roles.
Based on 238 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
680 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$130,000–$165,000
across 442 roles with salary data.
As a Software Engineer (Flight Reliability), you will join the Flight Reliability team to develop mission-critical applications that accelerate launch vehicle production and flight while supporting the growth of Starlink as a reliable global internet service. You will have full ownership over software engineering and product development, which includes building prototypes to prove design concepts, deep-diving into user problems to create efficient solutions, and participating in architecture and code reviews. The role requires experience in full-stack development and proficiency with technologies such as Python, C#.NET, Go, Scala, Java, Angular, or React. You will also work with PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Docker, and version control systems. Additionally, the role involves designing agentic AI systems including LLM prompting and monitoring to solve complex technical problems within the aerospace and satellite communications domains.
What does a Software Engineer earn in California?
Median $214000 from 775 postings across 63 companies.