Sr. Site Reliability Engineer

Space exploration company developing technologies to enable human life on Mars.
$160,000 - $220,000
Site Reliability
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5+ years of experience
Space

Description For Sr. Site Reliability Engineer

SpaceX, a pioneering space exploration company, is seeking a Senior Site Reliability Engineer to join their mission of enabling human life on Mars. In this role, you'll architect and develop infrastructure for mission-critical flight systems, managing high-performance web applications and simulation products. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies including Kubernetes, cloud platforms, and microservices architecture.

The position requires expertise in Linux systems, containerization, and cloud environments, with a focus on creating scalable, secure solutions. You'll collaborate across engineering teams to build high-throughput distributed systems that directly impact SpaceX's future missions. The role offers competitive compensation ($160,000-$220,000) and comprehensive benefits including equity options and healthcare.

This is an opportunity to work at the forefront of space technology, developing solutions that will help humanity become a multi-planetary species. The ideal candidate will have strong DevOps experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to obtain Top Secret clearance. You'll be part of a dynamic environment where your work directly contributes to groundbreaking space missions and technological advancement.

The position comes with significant responsibility and requires dedication, including occasional extended hours and weekends. However, it offers the unique opportunity to be part of SpaceX's mission to revolutionize space technology and enable human exploration of Mars.

Last updated 7 days ago

Responsibilities For Sr. Site Reliability Engineer

  • Architect application and database clusters leveraging microservices in support of SpaceX flight systems
  • Develop automation to deploy and manage applications both on-premises and in the cloud
  • Collaborate with software engineers to create highly scalable, operable and maintainable products
  • Develop test automation suite leveraging DevOps infrastructure
  • Develop policies and automation to ensure compliance with DevSecOps best practices
  • Develop policies and automation to ensure security compliance requirements
  • Engage in and improve the whole lifecycle of services from inception through refinement

Requirements For Sr. Site Reliability Engineer

Linux
Python
Kubernetes
Kafka
RabbitMQ
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems/IT, or engineering; OR 5+ years professional experience
  • 3+ years of experience with Linux operating systems
  • Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Experience with cloud environments (AWS, Azure or GCP)
  • Experience in Bash, Python, and/or other scripting languages
  • Active Secret or Top Secret clearance or ability to obtain one
  • Must be U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee (ITAR requirements)

Benefits For Sr. Site Reliability Engineer

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 & long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • 3 weeks paid vacation
  • 10+ paid holidays per year
  • 5 days sick leave per year

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