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Sr. Software Engineer, Data Platform (Starlink)

SpaceX · Redmond, WA

Posted 21 days ago · $160,000.00 - $270,000.00

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
21 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 Sr. Software Engineer on the Starlink program at SpaceX, you will develop a scalable enterprise data platform and create data pipelines to enhance business operations. Your role involves collaborating with peers on architecture and design, building prototypes, and solving complex business problems using first principles thinking. You will take full ownership of software engineering and product development, contributing to the mission of providing affordable broadband internet access to underserved communities.

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, data science, engineering, math, physics, or scientific discipline; OR 7+ years of professional experience building software in lieu of a degree
  • 5+ years of experience in full stack development, software engineering, data engineering, or data science

Nice to have

  • Programming experience in Scala, Java, C#, Python, Go or similar languages
  • Frontend experience in Angular, React, or similar JavaScript frameworks
  • Experience optimizing in-stream, big data processing and analytics frameworks like Apache Kafka, Spark, Flink, or similar
  • Experience with relational and non-relational databases, data lakes e.g. Hive, Delta Lake, PostgreSQL, CockroachDB or similar
  • Experience with data exploration tools like Grafana, Metabase, PowerBI or similar

What you get

  • Pay Range: $160,000.00 - $270,000.00/per year
  • Long-term incentives in the form of company stock, stock options, 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

  • Willing to work extended hours and weekends when needed
  • No specific mention of the tech stack used, but experience in various programming languages and frameworks is preferred

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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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