This role pays less than
75%
of similar roles. Most pay
$137,705–$197,750
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$138k
versus about
$168k
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
788 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$130,000–$165,000
across 555 roles with salary data.
Software Engineer, Product Development (Starshield) joins the Starshield team to develop software for novel in-space sensing capabilities that deliver data to end users rapidly and securely. This role involves the entire design process, from prototyping and development to testing and on-orbit rollout of systems across a distributed ground network and satellite hardware. Key responsibilities include creating reliable software to control thousands of satellites, building automated ground-based systems for command and control, developing embedded cryptography applications, and creating models for flight-like vehicle testing. Candidates will utilize C, C++, or Rust to write Linux-based software for processors like ARM, PowerPC, and x86. The role also involves working with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes, as well as relational databases such as PostgreSQL or CockroachDB, to solve complex problems in the national security and intelligence domain.
What does a Software Engineer earn in California?
Median $214000 from 1006 postings across 72 companies.
C++
Python
C
Linux
TCP
UDP
ARM
PowerPC
x86
Machine Learning
Unit Testing
Hardware-in-the-loop
Computer Architecture
Networking Protocols
Data Processing
Simulation
Python
C++
Golang
Cryptography
Network Security
Operating System Security
Incident Response
Vulnerability Research
TCP/IP
UDP
Distributed Systems
Security Infrastructure