SpaceX

New Graduate Engineer, Software - '26/'27 (Starlink)

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2 months ago
Palo Alto, CA, USAEntry Level
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Base Salary

$135k - $210k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Develop highly reliable, real-time software.
  • Participate in and lead architecture, design, and code reviews.
  • Develop prototypes and manage experiments to validate key design concepts.
  • Collaborate with engineers from other disciplines to plan and organize product development.
  • Own the complete software lifecycle, including development, testing, deployment, and support.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or another STEM discipline.
  • Professional development experience in C, C++, Python, C#, or another object-oriented language; internship experience is applicable.
  • Graduation in the class of 2026 or 2027.
  • Preferred: strong professional or project experience writing production software and deploying software used in real-world applications or projects.
  • Preferred: experience with networking protocols such as UDP and TCP/IP, distributed systems, and security issues associated with distributed systems and internet services.
  • Applicants must meet applicable ITAR eligibility or authorization requirements.
  • Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
  • 401(k) retirement plan, disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, discounts, and other perks.
  • Three weeks of paid vacation and 10 or more paid holidays per year.
  • Paid sick leave under company policy.
  • Potential eligibility for company stock or long-term cash awards, discretionary bonuses, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
  • Full-time role with extended hours and weekends as needed.

Tech Stack

SpaceX

About SpaceX

10,000+ employees

SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches orbital rockets and spacecraft, and operates Starlink, a global satellite internet network for consumers, businesses, and governments. Its revenue comes from commercial and government launch services (Falcon 9/Falcon Heavy, Dragon cargo and crew to the ISS) and subscription broadband with Starlink hardware and service. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Hawthorne, California, the privately held company serves NASA and commercial satellite operators, building most systems in-house.

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