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Satellite Systems Software Engineer (Starlink)

SpaceX · Redmond, WA

Posted 22 days ago · $125,000.00 - $165,000.00

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
22 days
SpaceX's roles stay open a median of 46 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
52% of SpaceX's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at SpaceX
high
1459 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
2026-09-18

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 a Satellite Systems Software Engineer at SpaceX, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining software systems that manage the world's largest satellite constellation. Your role will involve ensuring safe interactions with other operators, maintaining command and control capabilities, and monitoring the satellite fleet. You will oversee the complete lifecycle of the software you create, from development to testing and deployment, working closely with other engineers in the process.

Our read on this posting4.6out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
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 and +1 years of professional experience in software development; OR 3+ years of professional experience in software development in lieu of a degree (internship experience is applicable).

Nice to have

  • Experience with Python or C++, and Linux programming.
  • Experience with distributed systems or large-scale consumer internet systems.
  • Production experience with containerization technologies (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Understanding of version control, testing, continuous integration, build, deployment, and monitoring.
  • Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, CockroachDB, or similar).

What you get

  • Pay Range: Level 1: $125,000.00 - $165,000.00, Level 2: $145,000.00 - $200,000.00
  • 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 specific mention of remote work options.
  • Role involves significant responsibility for software that interacts with hardware and environments.

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Listed by SpaceX on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-18. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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