Wi-Fi Software Engineer (Starlink)
SpaceX · Palo Alto, CA
Posted 28 days ago · $135,000.00 - $175,000.00
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 28 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 Wi-Fi Software Engineer at SpaceX, you will be integral to enhancing the customer experience for Starlink's broadband internet service. Your role will involve driving the Wi-Fi software roadmap, optimizing system performance, collaborating with engineers, mentoring team members, and developing tools for continuous integration and deployment. You will also focus on improving Wi-Fi mesh performance and ensuring reliable software delivery.
- 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 1+ years of professional experience in software development; or 3+ years of professional experience in software development in lieu of degree
- 1+ 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: Wi-Fi Software Engineer/Level I: $135,000.00 - $175,000.00/per year
- Wi-Fi Software Engineer/Level 2: $155,000.00 - $210,000.00/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
- Access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
Worth weighing
- Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed
- Pay range is broad and actual salary may vary based on individual qualifications
- Role involves a significant level of responsibility in a dynamic 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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