Sr. Hardware / Infrastructure Site Reliability Engineer (Starlink)
SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP, Redmond, WA, United States
Sr. Hardware / Infrastructure Site Reliability Engineer (Starlink)
Redmond, WA
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.
At SpaceX we’re leveraging our experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world’s most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is the world’s largest satellite constellation and is providing fast, reliable internet to 9M+ users worldwide. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system – thousands of satellites, consumer receivers that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing, and the software that brings it all together. We’ve only begun to scratch the surface of Starlink’s potential global impact and are looking for best‑in‑class engineers to help maximize Starlink’s utility for communities and businesses around the globe.
Responsibilities
Develop automation to deploy and manage on‑premise compute resources
Deploy and manage core infrastructure such as databases, monitoring and distributed storage
Closely collaborate with software engineers to create highly scalable, operable and maintainable products
Engage in and improve the whole lifecycle of hardware – from inception and design, through deployment, operation, scaling and retirement
Invent tools and processes that enable fast, accurate, and easy‑to‑use development and deployment systems
Hands‑on integration and troubleshooting across the entire Starlink stack
Create and manage core infrastructure such as databases and software libraries
Identify areas for improvement and create innovative solutions that enable high developer velocity
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems/IT, or an engineering discipline and 5+ years of professional experience in systems administration, site reliability engineering, or DevOps; OR 7+ years of professional experience in systems administration, site reliability engineering, or DevOps in lieu of a degree
2+ years of professional experience with Linux operating systems
Experience with Terraform, Ansible, or other infrastructure tools
Experience with containerization technologies (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience in Bash, Python, and/or other scripting languages
Development experience in Python, Go, C++, or C
Preferred Skills and Experience
3+ years of experience with Python and Python‑based development frameworks
Strong understanding of operating systems, virtualization, and hypervisor technologies
Knowledge of Linux boot process and systems configuration
Deep understanding of testing, continuous integration, build, deployment & monitoring
Focus on performance bottlenecks and performance improvement techniques
Experience with automatically managing dozens, hundreds, or thousands of servers
Strong networking knowledge of TCP/IP
Excellent communications skills with the ability to communicate with customers, peers, management etc. in both formal and informal situations
Additional Requirements
Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed
Compensation and Benefits
Pay range: Software Engineer/Senior: $160,000.00 - $220,000.00 per year. 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, stock options, 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. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year. Company shuttles are offered to employees for round‑trip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
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.
To request SpaceX’s Aff … or reasonable accommodation, contact EEOCompliance@spacex.com.
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Redmond, WA
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.
At SpaceX we’re leveraging our experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world’s most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is the world’s largest satellite constellation and is providing fast, reliable internet to 9M+ users worldwide. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system – thousands of satellites, consumer receivers that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing, and the software that brings it all together. We’ve only begun to scratch the surface of Starlink’s potential global impact and are looking for best‑in‑class engineers to help maximize Starlink’s utility for communities and businesses around the globe.
Responsibilities
Develop automation to deploy and manage on‑premise compute resources
Deploy and manage core infrastructure such as databases, monitoring and distributed storage
Closely collaborate with software engineers to create highly scalable, operable and maintainable products
Engage in and improve the whole lifecycle of hardware – from inception and design, through deployment, operation, scaling and retirement
Invent tools and processes that enable fast, accurate, and easy‑to‑use development and deployment systems
Hands‑on integration and troubleshooting across the entire Starlink stack
Create and manage core infrastructure such as databases and software libraries
Identify areas for improvement and create innovative solutions that enable high developer velocity
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems/IT, or an engineering discipline and 5+ years of professional experience in systems administration, site reliability engineering, or DevOps; OR 7+ years of professional experience in systems administration, site reliability engineering, or DevOps in lieu of a degree
2+ years of professional experience with Linux operating systems
Experience with Terraform, Ansible, or other infrastructure tools
Experience with containerization technologies (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience in Bash, Python, and/or other scripting languages
Development experience in Python, Go, C++, or C
Preferred Skills and Experience
3+ years of experience with Python and Python‑based development frameworks
Strong understanding of operating systems, virtualization, and hypervisor technologies
Knowledge of Linux boot process and systems configuration
Deep understanding of testing, continuous integration, build, deployment & monitoring
Focus on performance bottlenecks and performance improvement techniques
Experience with automatically managing dozens, hundreds, or thousands of servers
Strong networking knowledge of TCP/IP
Excellent communications skills with the ability to communicate with customers, peers, management etc. in both formal and informal situations
Additional Requirements
Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed
Compensation and Benefits
Pay range: Software Engineer/Senior: $160,000.00 - $220,000.00 per year. 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, stock options, 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. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year. Company shuttles are offered to employees for round‑trip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
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.
To request SpaceX’s Aff … or reasonable accommodation, contact EEOCompliance@spacex.com.
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