Software Engineer (Starlink Enterprise)

SpaceX

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Work type
On-site
Location
Redmond, WA
Salary
$125,000–$145,000 / yr
Posted
today

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Below market

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This role $135k
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This role pays less than 72% of similar roles. Most pay $135,000–$213,750 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $135k versus about $174k for comparable roles.

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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.

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TL;DR · Software Engineer (Starlink Enterprise)

Join the Starlink Enterprise Software team as a mid-level software engineer, where you will develop interfaces and systems for large-scale customers across various sectors. Your daily tasks include crafting responsive frontend code for modern browsers and designing complex backend systems to manage thousands of Starlink devices globally. You’ll collaborate closely with technical and non-technical partners to ensure successful outcomes, working on UI/UX design, distributed systems engineering, and embedded software. Essential skills include experience in C#, Typescript, Python, Go, Scala, or Java, along with proficiency in PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or CockroachDB for large-scale application development. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to critical infrastructure that powers emergency response, education, transportation, telecommunications, and more on a global scale.

What you'll do

  • Develop well-architected, responsive, and reliable software for Starlink customers.
  • Write excellent frontend code for modern browsers.
  • Design and maintain complex backend systems.
  • Debug and optimize large-scale performance-critical applications.
  • Collaborate with technical partners to drive business outcomes.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent full-stack software development experience
  • Programming proficiency in C#, Typescript, Python, Go, Scala, Java, or similar languages
  • Strong experience with PostgreSQL, SQL Server, CockroachDB, or related database technologies
  • Expertise in developing large-scale and performance-critical applications
  • Experience building well-architected, responsive, performant, and reliable software

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