Sr. Software Engineer, Starlink Enterprise Product (Space Lasers)
SpaceX · Redmond, WA
Posted 27 days ago · $165,000.00 - $270,000.00
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 27 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 Enterprise Products team, you will be responsible for the software development lifecycle of new Starlink products, including the space laser product and terrestrial antennas. Your role involves designing and implementing fault-tolerant systems, conducting architecture and code reviews, and developing prototypes. You'll also work on embedded applications and backend systems, ensuring that your software meets real-world performance standards.
- 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 science discipline
- 5+ years of professional experience in software development
Nice to have
- Expertise 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 3: $165,000.00 - $270,000.00
- Potential for 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 could affect clarity on required technical skills
- Role involves working on products that are still in development, which may lead to changing responsibilities
- Prior aerospace experience is not required, which may indicate a focus on general software engineering skills rather than industry-specific knowledge
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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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