Software Infrastructure Engineer (Starlink)

SpaceX develops technologies for space exploration, building rockets and spacecraft, with the goal of enabling human life on Mars.
$120,000 - $170,000
DevOps
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
1+ year of experience
Space

Description For Software Infrastructure Engineer (Starlink)

SpaceX, the pioneering space technology company, is seeking a Software Infrastructure Engineer to join their Starlink team. This role is crucial in managing the world's largest satellite constellation, which currently provides high-speed internet to over 4 million users globally.

The position offers an unique opportunity to work at the intersection of space technology and internet infrastructure. As a Software Infrastructure Engineer, you'll be responsible for designing, operating, and scaling the infrastructure that powers Starlink's massive network. The role encompasses various areas including Developer Operations, Site Reliability, and Kubernetes environment management.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience with Linux systems, containerization technologies, and infrastructure tools like Terraform or Ansible. You'll need proficiency in Python and other programming languages, along with a deep understanding of testing, continuous integration, and deployment processes. The role requires both technical expertise and excellent communication skills, as you'll be collaborating across different engineering teams.

SpaceX offers a comprehensive benefits package including equity opportunities, medical coverage, and retirement plans. The company provides a dynamic work environment where you'll be directly contributing to the mission of making humanity a multi-planetary species. The position is based in Seattle, with company-provided shuttle service available.

This is an exceptional opportunity for someone passionate about space technology and infrastructure engineering to work on cutting-edge systems at a global scale. You'll be part of a team that's not just building software, but shaping the future of global internet connectivity and space exploration. The role offers significant growth potential and the chance to work with some of the industry's best engineers on truly unprecedented challenges.

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Responsibilities For Software Infrastructure Engineer (Starlink)

  • 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 products
  • Engage in service lifecycle from design through deployment and refinement
  • Create tools for fast, accurate development and deployment systems
  • Provide software validation including virtualized and hardware-in-the-loop testing
  • Monitor and analyze continuous integration and release systems
  • Perform hands-on integration and troubleshooting across Starlink stack
  • Create and manage core infrastructure including databases and software libraries
  • Identify areas for improvement to enable high developer velocity

Requirements For Software Infrastructure Engineer (Starlink)

Python
Linux
Kubernetes
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or engineering with 1+ years experience, or 3+ years experience without degree
  • 1+ years of professional experience with Linux operating systems
  • Experience with Terraform, Ansible, or other infrastructure tools
  • Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Experience in Bash, Python, and/or other scripting languages
  • Development experience in Python, C++ or C
  • Must be eligible under ITAR requirements
  • Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed

Benefits For Software Infrastructure Engineer (Starlink)

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Parental Leave
Equity
  • Company stock or stock options
  • Long-term cash awards
  • Potential discretionary bonuses
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • 3 weeks paid vacation
  • 10+ paid holidays per year
  • 5 days sick leave for exempt employees
  • Company shuttles from Seattle locations to SpaceX Redmond office

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