New Graduate Engineer, Software - '26/'27 (Starlink)
SpaceX · Redmond, WA
Posted about a month ago · $125,000.00 - $165,000.00
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 33 days SpaceX's roles stay open a median of 45 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
- 2026-09-17
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 New Graduate Engineer in Software for SpaceX's Starlink program, you will engage in developing highly reliable, real-time software that supports the operation of the world's largest satellite constellation. Your responsibilities will include participating in architecture and design reviews, developing prototypes, and collaborating with engineers across various disciplines to enhance the Starlink system. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies that directly impact global internet access.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 3/5
- career value
- 5/5
- 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 other STEM discipline.
- Professional development experience in C, C++, Python, C# or another object oriented language (internship experience is applicable).
- Graduating in the class of 2026 or 2027.
Nice to have
- Strong professional/project experience writing software in a production environment.
- 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.
- Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements.
What you get
- Pay Range: Level 1: $125,000.00 - $165,000.00; Level 2: $145,000.00 - $200,000.00
- Eligibility for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards.
- Potential discretionary bonuses and 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.
- Short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance.
Worth weighing
- No specific technologies or frameworks mentioned, which could imply a broad range of potential projects.
- Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
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Listed by SpaceX on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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