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Sr. Wi-Fi Software Engineer (Starlink)

SpaceX · Palo Alto, CA

Posted 23 days ago · $175,000.00 - $270,000.00

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
23 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. Wi-Fi Software Engineer at SpaceX, you will focus on enhancing the customer experience for Starlink by driving the Wi-Fi software and product roadmap. Your role involves debugging and optimizing system performance, collaborating with RF and EE engineers, mentoring team members, and improving Wi-Fi mesh performance. You will also be responsible for inventing tools for software deployment and data analysis.

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 STEM discipline and 5+ years of professional experience in software development; or 7+ years of professional experience in software development in lieu of degree
  • 3+ years development experience in C or C++
  • Experience with the IEEE 802.11 wireless standard and with networking protocols (UDP, TCP/IP, etc.)
  • Experience working on embedded software for networking equipment

Nice to have

  • Strong fundamental knowledge of networks, embedded systems, math, and physics
  • Solid communication and leadership skills
  • Experience testing Wi-Fi for performance or stability
  • Deep understanding of testing, continuous integration, build, deployment & continuous monitoring
  • Knowledge of DHCP, IPv4, IPv6, Linux bridge, network stack internals

What you get

  • Pay Range: $175,000.00 - $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
  • Access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • Access to a 401(k) retirement plan

Worth weighing

  • Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed
  • No specific mention of remote work options
  • Role may involve high-pressure situations due to the nature of the product and technology

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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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