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This role pays less than
56%
of similar roles. Most pay
$141,537–$207,500
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At the midpoint, this role pays about
$145k
versus about
$175k
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
851 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$130,000–$165,000
across 590 roles with salary data.
As a Software Engineer, Linux Kernel (Starlink) on the Platform Core team, you will work on the lowest layers of the software stack for AI supercomputers and the Starlink laser mesh of satellites. Your primary responsibilities include building and maintaining a high-reliability Linux-based operating system, writing high-performance device drivers to maximize hardware capabilities, and managing production deployment, debugging, and observability tools. You will collaborate with hardware teams to bring up new hardware from scratch. The role requires hands-on system programming in C or C++ and deep knowledge of the Linux kernel and networking stack. You should be proficient with debugging tools like ftrace, perf, and eBPF, and possess experience with hardware interface standards such as Ethernet, PCIe, I2C, and SPI.
What does a Software Engineer earn in Washington?
Median $202800 from 409 postings across 38 companies.