SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP
IT Storage Engineer
SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP, Hawthorne, California, United States, 90250
Overview
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. SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to enable human life on Mars. IT STORAGE ENGINEER SpaceX is seeking an experienced storage engineer with deep expertise in both enterprise storage platforms and high-performance computing (HPC) storage environments. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in performance-critical settings and is eager to build storage infrastructure supporting mission-critical workloads like simulation, telemetry, and test data processing. The ideal candidate will possess a hybrid skill set—combining enterprise storage experience with HPC expertise, particularly in designing low-latency RoCEv2 and InfiniBand storage networks and deploying parallel file systems optimized for scale. Responsibilities
Design, implement, and maintain storage infrastructure across multiple tiers: high-performance, capacity, archive, backup/recovery, and disaster recovery. Architect and operate high-throughput, low-latency storage fabrics using RoCEv2 and/or InfiniBand for compute-intensive environments. Engineer and support parallel file systems (e.g., VAST, Lustre, BeeGFS) for high concurrency workloads in simulation and telemetry analysis. Administer storage systems including NetApp, Pure FlashArray/FlashBlade, Cohesity, and Scality. Monitor and troubleshoot storage performance across the full stack: hardware, transport (RDMA), and protocol layers. Troubleshoot complex issues that require an understanding of the interaction of various protocols and operating systems. Manage storage access, data permissions, and access controls across different protocols and operating systems. Develop automation and tooling for monitoring, capacity utilization and planning, configuration management, and alerting. Define and enforce standards for storage deployment, performance tuning, and operational management. Collaborate with compute, networking, and application teams to align storage strategies with system architecture and workload requirements. Participate in scheduled maintenance, on-call rotation, and occasional physical installation of hardware. Basic Qualifications
Experience with enterprise storage platforms: NetApp, Pure Storage, Scality, Vast. Strong understanding of storage protocols: NFS, CIFS/SMB, iSCSI. 5+ years of experience in IT storage engineering. Experience with client and server hardware/software, monitoring tools, enterprise networking, and virtualization. Preferred Skills and Experience
Mid-level experience with DFS administration. Deep knowledge of networking including RDMA, congestion control tuning, and lossless Ethernet. Experience automating infrastructure with Python, PowerShell, or Ansible. Familiarity with HPC schedulers (e.g., Slurm, LFS) and how storage tiers interact with job scheduling. 2+ years of experience deploying and supporting RoCEv2 or InfiniBand-based storage infrastructure in HPC or latency-sensitive environments. Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to explain complex designs in clear terms. Experience collaborating with virtualization teams as an infrastructure engineer. Additional Requirements
Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed. Compensation and Benefits
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 complemented by long-term incentives, potential discretionary bonuses, and the possibility to purchase company stock. You will also receive comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) plan, disability and life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. Employees may accrue paid vacation and holidays. Exempt employees are eligible for sick leave. Equal Opportunity and Compliance
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or other legally protected status. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or otherwise eligible to obtain required authorizations. Learn more about ITAR here.
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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. SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to enable human life on Mars. IT STORAGE ENGINEER SpaceX is seeking an experienced storage engineer with deep expertise in both enterprise storage platforms and high-performance computing (HPC) storage environments. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in performance-critical settings and is eager to build storage infrastructure supporting mission-critical workloads like simulation, telemetry, and test data processing. The ideal candidate will possess a hybrid skill set—combining enterprise storage experience with HPC expertise, particularly in designing low-latency RoCEv2 and InfiniBand storage networks and deploying parallel file systems optimized for scale. Responsibilities
Design, implement, and maintain storage infrastructure across multiple tiers: high-performance, capacity, archive, backup/recovery, and disaster recovery. Architect and operate high-throughput, low-latency storage fabrics using RoCEv2 and/or InfiniBand for compute-intensive environments. Engineer and support parallel file systems (e.g., VAST, Lustre, BeeGFS) for high concurrency workloads in simulation and telemetry analysis. Administer storage systems including NetApp, Pure FlashArray/FlashBlade, Cohesity, and Scality. Monitor and troubleshoot storage performance across the full stack: hardware, transport (RDMA), and protocol layers. Troubleshoot complex issues that require an understanding of the interaction of various protocols and operating systems. Manage storage access, data permissions, and access controls across different protocols and operating systems. Develop automation and tooling for monitoring, capacity utilization and planning, configuration management, and alerting. Define and enforce standards for storage deployment, performance tuning, and operational management. Collaborate with compute, networking, and application teams to align storage strategies with system architecture and workload requirements. Participate in scheduled maintenance, on-call rotation, and occasional physical installation of hardware. Basic Qualifications
Experience with enterprise storage platforms: NetApp, Pure Storage, Scality, Vast. Strong understanding of storage protocols: NFS, CIFS/SMB, iSCSI. 5+ years of experience in IT storage engineering. Experience with client and server hardware/software, monitoring tools, enterprise networking, and virtualization. Preferred Skills and Experience
Mid-level experience with DFS administration. Deep knowledge of networking including RDMA, congestion control tuning, and lossless Ethernet. Experience automating infrastructure with Python, PowerShell, or Ansible. Familiarity with HPC schedulers (e.g., Slurm, LFS) and how storage tiers interact with job scheduling. 2+ years of experience deploying and supporting RoCEv2 or InfiniBand-based storage infrastructure in HPC or latency-sensitive environments. Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to explain complex designs in clear terms. Experience collaborating with virtualization teams as an infrastructure engineer. Additional Requirements
Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed. Compensation and Benefits
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 complemented by long-term incentives, potential discretionary bonuses, and the possibility to purchase company stock. You will also receive comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) plan, disability and life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. Employees may accrue paid vacation and holidays. Exempt employees are eligible for sick leave. Equal Opportunity and Compliance
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or other legally protected status. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or otherwise eligible to obtain required authorizations. Learn more about ITAR here.
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