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SpaceX · Washington, DC · Mid Level · Software engineering · posted yesterday
SpaceX · El Segundo, CA · posted yesterday
By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 08/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
| Employer | SpaceX |
|---|---|
| Location | El Segundo, California |
| Field | Technology › Data, analytics and AI |
| Level | Senior Level |
| Source category | Software Engineering |
| Posted | 2026-11-07 (yesterday) |
| 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.
SR. SOFTWARE ENGINEER, AI INFRASTRUCTURE (STARSHIELD)
At SpaceX we’re leveraging our experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy the Starshield constellation. Starshield is the world’s largest US government satellite constellation and is tasked with providing immediate access to critical intelligence and national security data for the US government anywhere on the globe. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system – receivers that allow users to connect within minutes, and the software that brings it all together. We’ve only begun to scratch the surface of Starshield's global impact and are looking for best-in-class engineers to help us further our ambitious goals.
As an engineer focused on Starshield's software and GPU infrastructure, you will design, operate and scale the infrastructure which supports critical national security missions. These positions cover a variety of areas ranging from Site Reliability Engineering, Developer Operations, and GPU platforms. You will develop automation to deploy and manage on-premise compute resources, create highly scalable and maintainable software products, and directly collaborate with engineering across the board.
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BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay Range:
Level 3: $165,000.00 - $265,000.00
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.
Those with an active clearance will receive a 10% differential, up to an additional $20,000 annually, once officially briefed into a classified program.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
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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California is in the West region (Pacific division) and has 39,287,376 residents (the 1st largest of the 50 states and DC by population), with a median age of 37.9. Its economy produced about $4,438,822 million in the latest four quarters (BEA), 1st among states and DC, equal to $112,983 per resident.
The unemployment rate was 5.1% in 2026M09, which is 49th lowest of 51 (1st is the lowest). Employers had job openings equal to 3.6% of employment, 37th highest of 51, a measure of how hard it is to hire. The median wage across all occupations is $58,240 a year ($28.00 an hour), 14% above the national median ($58,240 against $50,980).
The occupations with the most jobs in California are Home Health and Personal Care Aides (970,150 jobs, median $34,320); Fast Food and Counter Workers (449,840 jobs, median $42,280); Retail Salespersons (376,460 jobs, median $38,440); Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand (355,500 jobs, median $44,710); Registered Nurses (338,940 jobs, median $140,270). Among occupations with at least 2,000 jobs, the best paid are Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers (median $353,900); Psychiatrists (median $353,500); General Internal Medicine Physicians (median $313,890). Compared with the nation, the state is most specialised in farming, fishing, and forestry (4.1 times the national share of workers) and healthcare support (1.5 times the national share of workers).
Prices are above the national average in California: the regional price parity is 110.7 against 100 for the whole country (51st lowest of 51). Median gross rent is $2,036 a month and the median household income $99,122, so a year of rent equals 24.6% of income; the median home value is $734,700. The state minimum wage is $16.90 (the higher of state and federal rates applies to most workers). State income tax on wages: Graduated, top rate 13.30%. It is not a right-to-work state, so union contracts can require fees from covered workers. It runs a state paid family and medical leave programme.
27.0% of residents were born abroad and 37.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Among workers, 65.7% drive alone, 2.9% use public transit and 17.2% work from home; 19.4% commute 45 minutes or more.
Places within 50 miles (straight line) of El Segundo, CA 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 ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorne, CA | 4 mi | $1,782 | $863,400 | $75,848 | 18.8% | n/a | — |
| Inglewood, CA | 6 mi | $1,787 | $792,800 | $72,750 | 22.6% | n/a | — |
| Torrance, CA | 7 mi | $2,280 | $1,074,700 | $116,217 | 17.5% | n/a | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | 8 mi | $1,933 | $921,200 | $81,939 | 22.2% | n/a | Jobs |
| Santa Monica, CA | 8 mi | $2,402 | $1,755,500 | $114,885 | 14.1% | n/a | — |
| Carson, CA | 11 mi | $1,956 | $704,400 | $108,703 | 17.4% | n/a | — |
| Compton, CA | 11 mi | $1,664 | $580,200 | $78,465 | 19.2% | n/a | Jobs |
| South Gate, CA | 14 mi | $1,531 | $636,300 | $74,571 | 23.7% | n/a | — |
| East Los Angeles, CA | 17 mi | $1,494 | $643,100 | $68,741 | 21.9% | n/a | — |
| Downey, CA | 17 mi | $1,937 | $796,600 | $90,699 | 23.6% | n/a | — |
| Bellflower, CA | 17 mi | $1,830 | $705,700 | $78,722 | 20.3% | n/a | — |
| Long Beach, CA | 17 mi | $1,871 | $806,600 | $87,430 | 21.0% | n/a | Jobs |
| Lakewood, CA | 18 mi | $2,347 | $827,200 | $119,177 | 20.4% | n/a | — |
| Norwalk, CA | 20 mi | $2,090 | $644,700 | $100,085 | 21.9% | n/a | — |
| Burbank, CA | 20 mi | $2,192 | $1,089,100 | $97,082 | 16.6% | n/a | Jobs |
| Alhambra, CA | 20 mi | $1,939 | $857,800 | $88,024 | 23.0% | n/a | — |
| Glendale, CA | 21 mi | $2,182 | $1,102,300 | $88,393 | 16.9% | n/a | — |
| Whittier, CA | 24 mi | $1,906 | $822,600 | $97,201 | 28.1% | n/a | — |
| Pasadena, CA | 24 mi | $2,265 | $1,093,300 | $105,192 | 18.3% | n/a | — |
| Buena Park, CA | 24 mi | $2,206 | $838,800 | $110,550 | 20.9% | n/a | — |
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How far El Segundo, CA 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 ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | 8 mi | 3,857,263 |
| San Diego, CA | 106 mi | 1,389,526 |
| San Jose, CA | 302 mi | 990,138 |
| Phoenix, AZ | 365 mi | 1,642,323 |
| San Francisco, CA | 369 mi | 830,235 |
| Denver, CO | 850 mi | 718,877 |
| Seattle, WA | 969 mi | 754,195 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | 1,191 mi | 697,125 |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,208 mi | 1,479,835 |
| Fort Worth, TX | 1,217 mi | 963,194 |
| Austin, TX | 1,233 mi | 979,539 |
| Dallas, TX | 1,250 mi | 1,307,930 |
| Houston, TX | 1,379 mi | 2,328,253 |
| Chicago, IL | 1,753 mi | 2,711,226 |
| Indianapolis, IN | 1,820 mi | 885,860 |
| Columbus, OH | 1,988 mi | 914,802 |
| Charlotte, NC | 2,128 mi | 903,844 |
| Jacksonville, FL | 2,154 mi | 977,670 |
| Philadelphia, PA | 2,403 mi | 1,579,706 |
| New York, NY | 2,463 mi | 8,483,844 |
| City ⇅ | Straight-line distance ⇅ | Open jobs ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Culver City, CA | 7 mi | 6 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 8 mi | 494 |
| Compton, CA | 11 mi | 3 |
| Beverly Hills, CA | 12 mi | 2 |
| Huntington Park, CA | 13 mi | 2 |
| Encino, CA | 18 mi | 1 |
| Burbank, CA | 20 mi | 6 |
| Costa Mesa, CA | 34 mi | 10 |
| Newport Beach, CA | 38 mi | 1 |
| Anaheim, CA | 38 mi | 50 |
| Irvine, CA | 41 mi | 21 |
| Carlsbad, CA | 85 mi | 3 |
| Bakersfield, CA | 106 mi | 29 |
| San Diego, CA | 106 mi | 352 |
| El Cajon, CA | 114 mi | 1 |
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