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Software Engineer, Starlink Enterprise Products (Space Lasers)

SpaceX · Redmond, WA

Posted 29 days ago · $125,000.00 - $165,000.00

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
29 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 Software Engineer for Starlink Enterprise Products at SpaceX, you will be responsible for the software development and operation of innovative products like Plaser and Community Gateway. Your role will involve designing and implementing reliable systems, conducting architecture reviews, and developing prototypes while ensuring high availability and minimal maintenance for millions of users. This position emphasizes a hands-on approach to software lifecycle management, from development to real-world performance evaluation.

Our read on this posting4.4out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
4/5
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 other STEM discipline
  • 1+ year of professional software engineering experience (Internship experience is acceptable)

Nice to have

  • Deep understanding of the technologies you've worked in; being able to answer 5-whys-deep
  • Demonstrated curiosity and willingness to question requirements and push technical boundaries
  • Experience with embedded systems
  • Experience launching and operating consumer or enterprise products
  • Creative approach to problem solving, exceptional analytical skills and engineering fundamentals

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

  • No specific technologies or programming languages mentioned, which may affect clarity on technical requirements
  • The role involves a significant amount of responsibility for software lifecycle management, which may be challenging for less experienced candidates

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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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