This role pays less than
63%
of similar roles. Most pay
$135,000–$188,750
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$138k
versus about
$162k
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.
Software Engineer (Starlink) joins the Starlink Enterprise team to improve data quality within commercial systems and build integrations that power go-to-market workflows. The role involves identifying and remediating messy data, building Model Context Protocol servers, and developing AI agents to automate lead-to-revenue cycles. You will partner with sales and operations teams to replace manual processes with durable automations while ensuring accurate inputs for analytics and AI assistants like Grok. Key responsibilities include designing APIs, webhooks, and integration layers to connect heterogeneous systems. Required skills include proficiency in Python or other modern programming languages, SQL, and experience with data engineering or software engineering. Preferred qualifications include experience with CRM tools such as HubSpot or Apollo, building LLM-powered applications, and implementing guardrails for production AI systems within the context of satellite broadband infrastructure.
What does a Software Engineer earn in California?
Median $214000 from 775 postings across 63 companies.