SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP
Kubernetes Platform Infrastructure Engineer (Starlink)
SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP, Redmond, Washington, United States, 98052
Overview
Redmond, WA SpaceX was founded with the belief that a future where humanity explores the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. SpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. We are leveraging our experience to deploy Starlink, the world’s most advanced broadband internet system, providing fast, reliable internet to 7M+ users worldwide. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system – thousands of satellites, consumer receivers, and the software that ties it all together. We’re seeking best-in-class 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. These positions cover Site Reliability Engineering, Developer Operations, and internal Kubernetes platforms. You will develop automation to deploy and manage on-premise compute resources, create scalable and maintainable software products, and collaborate with engineering across the organization.
Responsibilities
Develop automation to deploy and manage on-premise Kubernetes clusters
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 and improve the full lifecycle of services from inception and design through deployment, operation and refinement
Provide monitoring and alerting to support high availability
Hands-on integration and troubleshooting across the Starlink stack
Identify areas for improvement and create innovative solutions for high system availability
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems/IT, or an engineering discipline and 1+ years of professional experience in Site Reliability Engineering or DevOps; OR 3+ years of professional experience in Site Reliability Engineering or DevOps in lieu of a degree
1+ years of professional experience with Linux operating systems
Experience with Terraform, Ansible, or other infrastructure tools
Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., OCI containers, Kubernetes)
Experience scripting in Bash, Python, or other similar languages
Development experience in Python, C++, or Go
Preferred Skills and Experience
1+ years of experience with Python and Python-based development frameworks
Experience managing Kubernetes clusters, not just using them
Knowledge of Linux boot process and systems configuration
Deep understanding of testing, CI, build, deployment & continuous monitoring
Understanding of build technologies such as Bazel and Makefiles
Focus on performance bottlenecks and performance improvement techniques
Understanding of distributed databases and data modeling
Experience automatically managing dozens, hundreds, or thousands of servers (e.g., Terraform or Ansible)
Strong networking knowledge of TCP/IP
Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage 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/Level I: $122,500.00 - $145,000.00 per year
Software Engineer/Level II: $140,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge, education, and experience. Base salary is part of a total rewards package including long-term incentives, stock options, bonuses, and stock purchase plans. Eligible for comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, 401(k), disability and life insurance, paid parental leave, paid vacation (3 weeks), and 10+ paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year. Company shuttles are available from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about ITAR here.
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment is based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced by race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally protected status.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation or seeking to view SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan should contact EEOCompliance@spacex.com.
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Redmond, WA SpaceX was founded with the belief that a future where humanity explores the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. SpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. We are leveraging our experience to deploy Starlink, the world’s most advanced broadband internet system, providing fast, reliable internet to 7M+ users worldwide. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system – thousands of satellites, consumer receivers, and the software that ties it all together. We’re seeking best-in-class 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. These positions cover Site Reliability Engineering, Developer Operations, and internal Kubernetes platforms. You will develop automation to deploy and manage on-premise compute resources, create scalable and maintainable software products, and collaborate with engineering across the organization.
Responsibilities
Develop automation to deploy and manage on-premise Kubernetes clusters
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 and improve the full lifecycle of services from inception and design through deployment, operation and refinement
Provide monitoring and alerting to support high availability
Hands-on integration and troubleshooting across the Starlink stack
Identify areas for improvement and create innovative solutions for high system availability
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems/IT, or an engineering discipline and 1+ years of professional experience in Site Reliability Engineering or DevOps; OR 3+ years of professional experience in Site Reliability Engineering or DevOps in lieu of a degree
1+ years of professional experience with Linux operating systems
Experience with Terraform, Ansible, or other infrastructure tools
Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., OCI containers, Kubernetes)
Experience scripting in Bash, Python, or other similar languages
Development experience in Python, C++, or Go
Preferred Skills and Experience
1+ years of experience with Python and Python-based development frameworks
Experience managing Kubernetes clusters, not just using them
Knowledge of Linux boot process and systems configuration
Deep understanding of testing, CI, build, deployment & continuous monitoring
Understanding of build technologies such as Bazel and Makefiles
Focus on performance bottlenecks and performance improvement techniques
Understanding of distributed databases and data modeling
Experience automatically managing dozens, hundreds, or thousands of servers (e.g., Terraform or Ansible)
Strong networking knowledge of TCP/IP
Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage 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/Level I: $122,500.00 - $145,000.00 per year
Software Engineer/Level II: $140,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge, education, and experience. Base salary is part of a total rewards package including long-term incentives, stock options, bonuses, and stock purchase plans. Eligible for comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, 401(k), disability and life insurance, paid parental leave, paid vacation (3 weeks), and 10+ paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year. Company shuttles are available from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about ITAR here.
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment is based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced by race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally protected status.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation or seeking to view SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan should contact EEOCompliance@spacex.com.
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