SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP
Sr. Software Infrastructure Engineer (Starlink)
SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP, Redmond, Washington, United States, 98052
Overview
Sr. Software Infrastructure Engineer (Starlink) – SpaceX. Redmond, WA. SpaceX is developing Starlink, the world’s largest satellite broadband system, to provide fast, reliable internet worldwide. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system and are seeking engineers to maximize Starlink’s utility for communities and businesses globally. As an engineer focused on Starlink’s software and network infrastructure, you will design, operate and scale the infrastructure used to run the world’s largest satellite constellation and manage a network that handles millions of daily users worldwide. Roles cover Developer Operations, Site Reliability, and managing our Kubernetes environment. You will develop automation to deploy and manage on-premise compute resources, create scalable software products, and collaborate with engineering teams. Responsibilities
Develop automation to deploy and manage on-premise compute resources Deploy and manage core infrastructure such as databases, monitoring and distributed storage Collaborate with software engineers to create scalable, operable and maintainable products Engage in the full lifecycle of services from conception to deployment, operation and refinement Invent tools and processes to enable fast, accurate, and easy-to-use development and deployment systems Provide fast and comprehensive software validation, including virtualized, hardware-in-the-loop, and on-orbit test platforms Monitor and analyze data in support of a continuous integration and release system Hands-on integration and troubleshooting across the 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 related experience 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, C++ or C Preferred Skills and Experience
3+ years of experience with Python and Python-based development frameworks Strong understanding of virtualization and hypervisor technologies Knowledge of Linux boot process and systems configuration Experience with testing, continuous integration, build, deployment and monitoring Familiarity with build systems (e.g., Bazel) and Linux, Docker, Kubernetes Focus on performance bottlenecks and improvement techniques Understanding of databases and data modeling Experience with automating management of many servers (Terraform or Ansible) Strong networking knowledge of TCP/IP Excellent communication skills with customers, peers, and management Additional Requirements
Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed Compensation and Benefits
Pay range: Software Engineer/Senior: $160,000 - $220,000 per year. Your actual level and base salary are determined on a case-by-case basis considering knowledge, education and experience. Base salary is part of a total rewards package including stock options, discretionary bonuses, and other benefits. Benefits include medical, vision, dental, 401(k), disability and life insurance, parental leave, paid vacation and holidays, sick leave for exempt employees, and company shuttles from select Seattle locations to SpaceX Redmond. Note: To conform with ITAR and export regulations, applicants must be U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, protected individual, or eligible to obtain required authorizations. Equal Opportunity and Compliance
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment is based on merit and qualifications and not on race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodation requests can be sent to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.
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Sr. Software Infrastructure Engineer (Starlink) – SpaceX. Redmond, WA. SpaceX is developing Starlink, the world’s largest satellite broadband system, to provide fast, reliable internet worldwide. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system and are seeking engineers to maximize Starlink’s utility for communities and businesses globally. As an engineer focused on Starlink’s software and network infrastructure, you will design, operate and scale the infrastructure used to run the world’s largest satellite constellation and manage a network that handles millions of daily users worldwide. Roles cover Developer Operations, Site Reliability, and managing our Kubernetes environment. You will develop automation to deploy and manage on-premise compute resources, create scalable software products, and collaborate with engineering teams. Responsibilities
Develop automation to deploy and manage on-premise compute resources Deploy and manage core infrastructure such as databases, monitoring and distributed storage Collaborate with software engineers to create scalable, operable and maintainable products Engage in the full lifecycle of services from conception to deployment, operation and refinement Invent tools and processes to enable fast, accurate, and easy-to-use development and deployment systems Provide fast and comprehensive software validation, including virtualized, hardware-in-the-loop, and on-orbit test platforms Monitor and analyze data in support of a continuous integration and release system Hands-on integration and troubleshooting across the 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 related experience 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, C++ or C Preferred Skills and Experience
3+ years of experience with Python and Python-based development frameworks Strong understanding of virtualization and hypervisor technologies Knowledge of Linux boot process and systems configuration Experience with testing, continuous integration, build, deployment and monitoring Familiarity with build systems (e.g., Bazel) and Linux, Docker, Kubernetes Focus on performance bottlenecks and improvement techniques Understanding of databases and data modeling Experience with automating management of many servers (Terraform or Ansible) Strong networking knowledge of TCP/IP Excellent communication skills with customers, peers, and management Additional Requirements
Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed Compensation and Benefits
Pay range: Software Engineer/Senior: $160,000 - $220,000 per year. Your actual level and base salary are determined on a case-by-case basis considering knowledge, education and experience. Base salary is part of a total rewards package including stock options, discretionary bonuses, and other benefits. Benefits include medical, vision, dental, 401(k), disability and life insurance, parental leave, paid vacation and holidays, sick leave for exempt employees, and company shuttles from select Seattle locations to SpaceX Redmond. Note: To conform with ITAR and export regulations, applicants must be U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, protected individual, or eligible to obtain required authorizations. Equal Opportunity and Compliance
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment is based on merit and qualifications and not on race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodation requests can be sent to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.
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