Graduate Software Engineer Starlink & Satellite Networking

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Palo Alto, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical, vision, dental

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Vacation & holidays

Job summary

SpaceX in Palo Alto is seeking a New Graduate Engineer, Software for the 26/27 class to contribute to Starlink. You’ll join a team building real-time software for a global satellite network, with opportunities across networking, embedded systems, and infrastructure.

The role requires a bachelor’s in CS/engineering and graduating in 2026 or 2027. SpaceX offers competitive pay, stock, comprehensive benefits, and a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, math, or STEM.
• Experience in C, C++, Python, or C#.
• Graduating in the class of 2026 or 2027.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop highly reliable, real-time software.
• Participate in architecture, design, and code reviews.
• Develop prototypes and run experiments to prove out key design concepts.
• Collaborate with engineers from other disciplines to plan product development.

Skills

C

C++

Python

C#

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, math, or other STEM discipline

Job description

SpaceX in Palo Alto is seeking a New Graduate Engineer, Software for the 26/27 class to contribute to Starlink. You’ll join a team building real-time software for a global satellite network, with opportunities across networking, embedded systems, and infrastructure.

The role requires a bachelor’s in CS/engineering and graduating in 2026 or 2027. SpaceX offers competitive pay, stock, comprehensive benefits, and a fast-paced, collaborative environment.