This role pays less than
74%
of similar roles. Most pay
$137,500–$203,200
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$138k
versus about
$170k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
Employer
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
611 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$130,000–$155,000
across 444 roles with salary data.
As a Software Engineer on SpaceX’s test infrastructure team, you will design and develop the core testing ecosystem that supports software and hardware validation across all flight systems. Your daily tasks include building and maintaining high-fidelity simulation tools, integration testing frameworks, and production testing applications to ensure mission success for various vehicle programs. You will collaborate closely with flight software engineers to enhance user experiences by creating efficient solutions and improving reliability and performance of test infrastructure. The role requires expertise in C/C++, Python, telemetry-based software development, AI tooling, build systems (Make, Bazel), package management tools (pip, npm), UNIX-like operating systems, and containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes. This high-impact position demands a strong commitment to software best practices and the ability to thrive in dynamic environments.
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