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Embedded Software Engineer, Laser Mesh Routing (Starlink)

SpaceX · Palo Alto, CA

Posted about 2 months ago · $135,000.00 - $160,000.00

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
66 days
SpaceX's roles stay open a median of 66 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
52% of SpaceX's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at SpaceX
high
2033 stale, 43 reposted of 2,362 open
Hiring momentum
3062 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-08

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from SpaceX's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for SpaceX.

About this role

As an Embedded Software Engineer for Laser Mesh Routing at SpaceX, you will develop real-time software to optimize satellite beam formation for the Starlink network, enhancing user experience. Your role includes participating in architecture and code reviews, managing experiments, and creating tools for software development and testing across various environments. This position requires a hands-on approach to software lifecycle management, ensuring your work has a tangible impact on global internet access.

Our read on this posting3.8out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
5/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of SpaceX as an employer.

What you need

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, math, or science discipline; OR 2+ years of professional experience in software development in lieu of a degree
  • Development experience in assembly, C, or C++

Nice to have

  • Knowledgeable in real-time rendering, game engine development, physics simulation, or other real-time, resource-constrained, high-performance computing
  • Knowledgeable in network topology, numerical optimization techniques, graph theoretic approaches, or convex optimization
  • Developed, debugged, and deployed software that has been used in real world applications/projects
  • Creative approach to problem solving, exceptional analytical skills, and engineering fundamentals
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

What you get

  • Pay Range: Level 1: $135,000.00 - $175,000.00; Level 2: $155,000.00 - $210,000.00
  • Long-term incentives in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards
  • Potential discretionary bonuses
  • Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • Access to a 401(k) retirement plan

Worth weighing

  • Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed
  • No mention of remote work options
  • Role involves high responsibility with a direct impact on user experience

Summarised from SpaceX's posting. Read the full original.

Listed by SpaceX on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-08. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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