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SpaceX · Memphis, TN · posted 3 days ago
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| Employer | SpaceX |
|---|---|
| Location | Memphis, Tennessee |
| Field | Technology › Software engineering |
| Level | Mid Level |
| Source category | Software Engineering |
| Posted | 2026-11-05 (3 days ago) |
| Work arrangement | On-site at the location listed |
| Pay | Not published in the source listing |
SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
SOFTWARE ENGINEER, APPLICATION SOFTWARE - MEMPHIS
The application software team is the central nervous system of SpaceX – we create mission critical applications that are used throughout SpaceX to accelerate launch vehicle production and flight as well as systems that allow Starlink to grow into a worldwide fast, reliable Internet service. We are looking for engineers who treat fellow teammates with fairness, respect, and support.
Our team is currently creating and evolving systems to enable rapid build and reuse of Starship as well as designing the next generation manufacturing software that will be used in high throughput factories for Starlink. Other applications range from platforms that support concurrent streams of data from many always-on assets to manage the world’s largest satellite constellation to public facing systems where customers can join our Starlink network globally. We work closely with engineers throughout the company to create and update our systems with respect to crewed launches, Starship flights, changes to the Starlink network and much more.
Aerospace experience is not required to be successful here - rather we look for smart, motivated, respectful, collaborative engineers who love solving problems and want to make an impact on a super inspiring mission. You will have full ownership of challenging problems, working with a team of enthusiastic engineers with diverse perspectives to design and produce solutions that enable SpaceX to move towards our goals at a rapid pace. The success of the missions at SpaceX depends on the software that you and your team produce.
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SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.
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This is a Mid Level role in the Technology field (Software engineering) at SpaceX. Mid-level roles usually expect some years of relevant experience and the ability to work with limited supervision.
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The job is in Memphis, TN. Below is what the official statistics say about living and working there.
How Memphis compares. Among the 80 largest places in Tennessee, Memphis is #2 by population, #3 for long commutes (#1 = fewest), #77 for homeownership (#1 = highest), #63 for household income (#1 = highest). Its county, Shelby County, is #6 of 95 counties for average pay ($71,518).
Memphis has 618,980 residents (ACS 2020–2024), about 8.8% of the population of Tennessee. It covers 290 square miles of land, which works out to roughly 2,136 people per square mile. The median age is 34.2, 12% younger than the state median (34.2 against 38.9).
The median gross rent is $1,181 a month (rent plus utilities), about the same as the state median ($1,181 against $1,189). Over a year that is 27.4% of the median household income. US housing guidance treats housing as affordable when it takes 30% of income or less, so the typical household is under that line. The median home value is $169,000, which is 3.3 times the median household income ($51,736); a ratio under 4 usually means ownership is within reach for many households. 44.9% of households own their home, 33% below the state average (44.9% against 66.9%). A low ownership share points to a rental-heavy market with more apartments and shorter stays.
The Memphis, TN-MS-AR metropolitan area has 611,670 jobs in the BLS wage survey, and the median pay across all occupations is $46,890 a year, 8% below the national median ($46,890 against $50,980). The biggest occupation groups are transportation and material moving (104,600 jobs, median $44,540); office and administrative support (83,140 jobs, median $45,940); sales and related (50,520 jobs, median $35,940). The area is most specialised in transportation and material moving (1.9 times) and protective service (1.3 times), where the share of workers is well above the national share. The best-paying groups with at least 5,000 jobs are management ($116,680) and computer and mathematical ($89,420). In 2026M09 the unemployment rate of Shelby County was 4.4%. 63.6% of residents aged 16 and over are in the labour force. The city lies in Shelby County; its jobs, pay by industry and GDP are on the county page.
Among workers, 76.2% drive alone, 0.8% use public transit, 1.7% walk, 9.2% work from home. 4.9% of workers commute 45 minutes or more, 68% below the state average (4.9% against 15.2%).
28.0% of adults aged 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 10% below the state share (28.0% against 31.1%). 7.7% of residents were born outside the United States, 26% above the state share (7.7% against 6.1%). The poverty rate is 23.1%, 68% above the state rate (23.1% against 13.8%).
The warmest month is Jul, averaging 82°F (27.8°C), and the coolest is Jan at 39°F (3.8°C). About 1,358 mm (53 inches) of precipitation falls in a year; May is the wettest month (138 mm) and Sep the driest (81 mm). These values come from NASA satellite-based climatology on a grid of about 50 km, so they describe the wider area, not a weather station in the city.
Closest cities in this guide: Germantown (11 miles, rent 54% higher); Southaven (11 miles, rent 22% higher); Horn Lake (12 miles, rent 22% higher); Bartlett (12 miles, rent 39% higher). Rent differences are against Memphis; use the Compare tab to put any two cities side by side.
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Places within 50 miles (straight line) of Memphis, TN that have a guide, with what living there costs. No pay estimate is shown because the title did not match one occupation.
| Place ⇅ | Distance from the job city ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ | Median home value ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Commute 45+ min ⇅ | Rent as % of occupation pay ⇅ | Open jobs there ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TN | 0 mi | $1,181 | $169,000 | $51,736 | 4.9% | n/a | Jobs |
| Germantown, TN | 11 mi | $1,816 | $470,800 | $149,920 | 5.7% | n/a | — |
| Southaven, MS | 11 mi | $1,445 | $236,300 | $78,483 | 9.9% | n/a | — |
| Horn Lake, MS | 12 mi | $1,435 | $171,400 | $53,311 | 12.7% | n/a | Jobs |
| Bartlett, TN | 12 mi | $1,638 | $310,400 | $102,070 | 8.1% | n/a | — |
| Olive Branch, MS | 13 mi | $1,829 | $290,000 | $100,606 | 9.8% | n/a | — |
| West Memphis, AR | 13 mi | $870 | $120,100 | $42,674 | 7.8% | n/a | — |
| Marion, AR | 15 mi | $1,148 | $212,400 | $78,330 | 9.4% | n/a | — |
| Collierville, TN | 16 mi | $1,691 | $485,900 | $138,598 | 9.8% | n/a | — |
| Millington, TN | 16 mi | $1,111 | $207,300 | $49,979 | 8.6% | n/a | — |
| Lakeland, TN | 17 mi | $1,755 | $388,900 | $116,250 | 9.1% | n/a | — |
| Hernando, MS | 18 mi | $1,302 | $315,900 | $76,950 | 12.3% | n/a | — |
| Arlington, TN | 20 mi | $2,164 | $424,400 | $135,105 | 11.2% | n/a | — |
| Atoka, TN | 24 mi | $1,237 | $320,700 | $89,663 | 41.0% | n/a | — |
| Oakland, TN | 26 mi | $1,992 | $319,100 | $97,798 | 39.3% | n/a | — |
| Senatobia, MS | 35 mi | $895 | $212,100 | $54,167 | 33.8% | n/a | — |
| Covington, TN | 36 mi | $933 | $185,900 | $42,254 | 19.0% | n/a | — |
| Holly Springs, MS | 37 mi | $773 | $109,600 | $45,462 | 6.8% | n/a | — |
| Osceola, AR | 40 mi | $846 | $99,900 | $46,202 | 14.3% | n/a | — |
| Forrest City, AR | 47 mi | $805 | $92,000 | $35,689 | 9.3% | n/a | — |
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How far Memphis, TN is from the 20 largest US cities, in straight-line miles (not driving distance). Click a column to sort.
| From ⇅ | Straight-line distance (miles) ⇅ | Population of that city ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis, IN | 385 mi | 885,860 |
| Dallas, TX | 421 mi | 1,307,930 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | 426 mi | 697,125 |
| Fort Worth, TX | 452 mi | 963,194 |
| Chicago, IL | 481 mi | 2,711,226 |
| Houston, TX | 485 mi | 2,328,253 |
| Columbus, OH | 509 mi | 914,802 |
| Charlotte, NC | 516 mi | 903,844 |
| Austin, TX | 561 mi | 979,539 |
| Jacksonville, FL | 584 mi | 977,670 |
| San Antonio, TX | 634 mi | 1,479,835 |
| Denver, CO | 878 mi | 718,877 |
| Philadelphia, PA | 879 mi | 1,579,706 |
| New York, NY | 953 mi | 8,483,844 |
| Phoenix, AZ | 1,264 mi | 1,642,323 |
| San Diego, CA | 1,560 mi | 1,389,526 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 1,615 mi | 3,857,263 |
| San Jose, CA | 1,774 mi | 990,138 |
| San Francisco, CA | 1,838 mi | 830,235 |
| Seattle, WA | 1,870 mi | 754,195 |
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