This role pays more than
61%
of similar roles. Most pay
$144,350–$202,486
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$192k
versus about
$173k
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
680 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$130,000–$165,000
across 442 roles with salary data.
Sr. Software Engineer, Continuous Integration (Starship) joins the Starship Continuous Integration team to own the tools powering software development for Starship vehicles and launch pads. This role involves designing, maintaining, and scaling systems that allow hundreds of engineers to integrate changes and deliver reliable software on a continuous basis. The engineer will invent tools and processes for fast, correct development, perform hands-on integration across the entire Starship software stack, and collaborate with teams to manage a dedicated pool of on-premises compute. Key technical skills include proficiency in Bazel or similar build systems, along with fluency in Python, C++, Rust, or Go. The role also involves utilizing AI-assisted development tools to improve code quality and testing workflows while solving complex problems related to the development of fully reusable rockets and spacecraft.
What does a Software Engineer earn in California?
Median $214000 from 775 postings across 63 companies.
Continuous Integration
Bazel
Python
C++
Rust
Go
Infrastructure
AI-assisted development tools
Build Systems
Software Development
On-premises compute
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