This role pays less than
61%
of similar roles. Most pay
$137,500–$194,050
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$145k
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 support the growth of Starlink as a reliable global internet service. You will take full ownership of software engineering and product development, building prototypes to prove design concepts, quantifying technical constraints, and creating new applications to improve operations. Your daily work involves deep diving into user problems to create efficient solutions while collaborating on architecture, design, and code reviews. The role requires proficiency in full-stack development and experience with Python, C#.NET, Go, Scala, or Java. You will utilize tools such as Docker, PostgreSQL, and SQL Server, along with front-end frameworks like Angular or React. Additionally, the role involves building agentic AI systems involving LLM prompting, context retrieval, evaluation, and monitoring.
What does a Software Engineer earn in Washington?
Median $202800 from 326 postings across 28 companies.