Principal Software Engineer, Continuous Integration (Starship) is open at SpaceX in Starbase, TX. The posting gives no salary; similar roles in the United States advertise a median of $235K. Posted on May 1, 2026, and still on SpaceX’s careers page when we last checked, on Nov 14, 2026.
About the role
Invent tools and processes which enable fast and correct software development. Hands-on integration and troubleshooting across the entire Starship software stack. Collaborate with counterpart teams to design, maintain, and continuously improve a dedicated pool of on-premises compute. Identify areas for improvement and create innovative solutions that enable the software team to tackle all challenges facing the…
The opening lines of the posting. The rest is on SpaceX’s careers page.
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