This role pays more than
73%
of similar roles. Most pay
$149,500–$197,750
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$198k
versus about
$174k
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.
As a Sr. Software Engineer on the Starfall Engineering organization, you will design and implement software and firmware for next-generation avionics systems. You will manage the full lifecycle of your creations, including development, testing, and operational support to ensure systems behave as expected. Your daily work involves bringing up and validating devices that communicate and fly in space, analyzing test results, and performing hands-on integration and troubleshooting of flight hardware and software systems. To succeed, you must possess strong software engineering fundamentals in C++, experience with C languages, and knowledge of computer architecture and networks. You will also utilize Linux, bash shell scripting, and work with NXP microcontrollers. This role focuses on solving critical technical challenges to ensure the frequent, safe, and reliable launch of spacecraft systems through high-quality firmware for common processors and micro-controllers.
What does a Software Engineer earn in California?
Median $214000 from 775 postings across 63 companies.