Sr. Software Engineer (Starlink Enterprise)
SpaceX · Palo Alto, CA
About this role
**Sr. Software Engineer (Starlink Enterprise)** SpaceX is building the technologies to enable human life on Mars. Starlink is the world’s largest satellite constellation, providing fast, reliable broadband internet to millions worldwide. The **Starlink Enterprise Software** team builds interfaces and systems for Starlink’s largest customers—supporting complex, critical tasks across emergency response, education, transportation, telecommunications, construction, and more. As an engineer on this team, you’ll build tools to manage thousands of Starlink devices globally, core backend systems to serve that data, and internal interfaces for sales and operations. You’ll work across the stack—from UI/UX to distributed systems to embedded software—without project managers; engineers directly own delivery of the best internet experience. **Responsibilities** - Engineer well-architected, responsive, performant, and reliable software for Starlink customers and internal users - Deep dive into users’ problems to create efficient solutions - Build excellent frontends for modern browsers - Design, build, maintain, and debug complex backend systems - Partner with technical and non-technical stakeholders to drive business outcomes - Contribute your voice in architecture, design, and code reviews - Collaborate with other engineering teams to advance engineering process and culture **Basic Qualifications** - Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a STEM discipline **and** 5+ years building full-stack software; **or** - 7+ years professional experience building full-stack software in lieu of a degree (internship experience applicable) **Preferred Skills and Experience** - Object-oriented programming experience - Strong attention to detail - Drive to deliver exceptional customer experiences and willingness to own outcomes - Front-end experience with JavaScript or TypeScript frameworks - Experience with relational databases - Experience with version control, CI/CD concepts - Experience with large-scale and/or performance-critical application development - Experience with UNIX-like operating systems and CI/CD tools **Additional Requirements** - Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as needed **Compensation and Benefits** - **Pay Range (Level 3): $175,000.00 – $280,000.00** - Base salary is part of a broader total rewards package, which may include long-term incentives (stock/long-term cash awards), discretionary bonuses, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. - Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage; 401(k); disability and life insurance; paid parental leave; paid vacation and holidays; and paid sick leave per company policy. **ITAR Requirements** - To comply with U.S. export regulations, applicants must be a **U.S. citizen/national**, **U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder)**, **Refugee (8 U.S.C. § 1157)**, **Asylee (8 U.S.C. § 1158)**, or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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