Sr. Software Engineer, Data (Starlink)
SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA
Posted 21 days ago · $160,000.00 - $265,000.00
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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 highly reliable and scalable enterprise data platform to support the operation of the world's largest satellite constellation. Your role involves creating data pipelines, collaborating on architecture and design, and solving complex business problems to enhance the user experience for satellite internet customers. You will work closely with a team of engineers, taking ownership of software engineering and product development tasks.
- 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 - $265,000.00/per year
- Eligibility for 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
- Willingness to work extended hours and weekends when needed
- No specific mention of remote work options or flexibility
- Aerospace experience is not required, but the role is within a highly technical aerospace environment
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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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