Software Engineer

SpaceX

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Work type: On-site
Location: Palo Alto, CA
Salary: $135,000–$155,000 / yr
Posted: 87 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Similar $164k

This role $145k

$117k most similar roles pay here $201k

This role pays more than 51% of similar roles. Most pay $135,000–$192,625 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $145k versus about $164k 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 680 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $130,000–$165,000 across 442 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Software Engineer

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Software Engineer (Starlink Enterprise) joins the Starlink Enterprise Software team to build interfaces and systems for large-scale customers across sectors like emergency response, education, and telecommunications. This role involves developing tools to manage thousands of devices globally, building core backend systems to serve data, and creating internal interfaces for sales and operations teams. The work spans the full stack, including UI/UX design, distributed systems engineering, and embedded software. Candidates will develop performant software for modern browsers while collaborating on architecture and code reviews. Required skills include experience with C#, TypeScript, Python, Go, Scala, or Java; front-end frameworks like Angular or React; and databases such as PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or CockroachDB. The role focuses on solving complex problems related to providing reliable broadband internet through a massive satellite constellation for diverse global users.

What does a Software Engineer earn in California?

Median $214000 from 775 postings across 63 companies.

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Skills

C# TypeScript Python Go Scala Java Angular React PostgreSQL SQL Server CockroachDB CI/CD Unix Distributed Systems Version Control

What you'll do

Develop performant and reliable software for Starlink customers and internal users.
Write high-quality frontend code optimized for modern web browsers.
Design, build, maintain, and debug complex backend systems.
Build tools to manage thousands of Starlink devices globally.
Create core backend systems to process and serve large datasets.
Develop internal interfaces used by sales and operations teams.
Identify and solve specific user problems through efficient technical solutions.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a STEM discipline.
1+ years of experience building full-stack software.
3+ years of professional experience building full-stack software in lieu of a degree.
Programming experience in C#, TypeScript, Python, Go, Scala, Java, or similar languages.
Front-end experience with Angular, React, or similar JavaScript frameworks.
Experience with PostgreSQL, SQL Server, CockroachDB, or other database technologies.
Experience with version control, CI/CD tools, and UNIX-like operating systems.
Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or eligible for export control authorizations.