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This role pays more than
89%
of similar roles. Most pay
$137,500–$197,500
— the blue band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$218k
versus about
$168k
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
853 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$125,000–$165,000
across 579 roles with salary data.
Sr. Software Engineer (Starlink)
As a Sr. Software Engineer on the Starlink Enterprise Products team, you will define, build, and deploy product features to advance global connectivity. You will develop highly reliable real-time software for network switches, servers, ground antennas, and satellites to optimize network performance for demanding environments. Your responsibilities include owning the full software lifecycle from architecture design and implementation to testing and support. You will build prototypes, manage experiments, and innovate next-generation networking technologies to direct data through a complex network of satellites and ground stations. Required skills include experience with networking protocols like UDP and TCP/IP, operating systems, and C or C++. You must also understand service provider networks, including routing protocols like BGP and OSPF, as well as connectivity standards like Ethernet, IPv4, IPv6, and MPLS.
What does a Software Engineer earn in Washington?
Median $202800 from 396 postings across 35 companies.
C
C++
Assembly
Distributed Systems
Network Topology
Numerical Optimization
Convex Optimization
Physics Simulation
Game Engine Development
Hardware-in-the-loop
C
C++
Firmware
Signal Processing
Digital Signal Processing
RF Systems
Wi-Fi
LTE
5G
MAC Layer
Network Protocols
FFT
Unit Testing
Debugging
Performance Optimization
C
C++
Assembly
Distributed Systems
Network Topology
Numerical Optimization
Convex Optimization
Physics Simulation
Game Engine Development
Hardware-in-the-loop
C
C++
Firmware
Signal Processing
Digital Signal Processing
RF Systems
Wireless Communications
Network Protocols
Wi-Fi
LTE
5G
MAC Layer
FFT
Unit Testing
Debugging
Performance Optimization