SR. SOFTWARE INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEER (STARLINK)

SpaceX develops technologies for space exploration, building rockets and spacecraft, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
$170,000 - $230,000
DevOps
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5+ years of experience
Space

Description For SR. SOFTWARE INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEER (STARLINK)

SpaceX, the pioneering space exploration company, is seeking a Senior Software Infrastructure Engineer to join their Starlink team. This role sits at the intersection of space technology and global internet connectivity, working on the world's largest satellite constellation that currently serves over 5 million users worldwide.

The position offers a unique opportunity to work on infrastructure that literally spans from Earth to space. As a Sr. Software Infrastructure Engineer, you'll be responsible for designing, operating, and scaling the infrastructure that powers Starlink's massive satellite constellation and manages its growing network of global users. The role encompasses various critical areas including Developer Operations, Site Reliability, and Kubernetes environment management.

Your work will directly impact how SpaceX deploys and manages its compute resources both on-premises and in the cloud. You'll be developing automation systems, managing core infrastructure components, and creating highly scalable software products. The role requires expertise in Python, Linux systems, and containerization technologies, with a strong emphasis on DevOps practices and infrastructure automation.

The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $170,000 to $230,000 per year, along with substantial benefits including equity opportunities, comprehensive healthcare, and retirement plans. This is an ideal role for someone who wants to be at the forefront of space technology while working on challenging infrastructure problems at a massive scale.

Working at SpaceX means joining a team that's actively shaping humanity's future in space. The company's ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars provides a compelling mission that goes beyond typical software engineering work. You'll be working with cutting-edge technology and collaborating with some of the best minds in the industry, all while contributing to a project that's literally changing how the world connects.

The role requires a minimum of 5 years of professional experience, strong technical skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Due to ITAR requirements, candidates must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or have eligible immigration status. This is an opportunity to be part of a historic mission while working on some of the most advanced infrastructure systems in the world.

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Responsibilities For SR. SOFTWARE INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEER (STARLINK)

  • Develop automation to deploy and manage compute resources both on-premises and in the cloud
  • Deploy and manage core infrastructure such as databases, monitoring and storage
  • Collaborate with software engineers to create highly scalable, operable and maintainable products
  • Engage in and improve the whole lifecycle of services -- from inception and design, through deployment, operation and refinement
  • Invent tools and processes that enable fast, accurate, and easy-to-use development and deployment systems
  • Provide software validation, including virtualized, hardware-in-the-loop, and on-orbit test platforms
  • Monitoring and data analysis in support of continuous integration and release system
  • Hands-on integration and troubleshooting across the entire 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

Requirements For SR. SOFTWARE INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEER (STARLINK)

Python
Kubernetes
Linux
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems/IT, or engineering discipline and 5+ years of professional experience in systems administration, site reliability engineering, or DevOps; OR 7+ years of professional experience without degree
  • 2+ 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 or other scripting languages
  • Development experience in Python
  • Must be U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee (ITAR requirements)
  • Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed

Benefits For SR. SOFTWARE INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEER (STARLINK)

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Equity
Parental Leave
  • Long-term incentives (company stock, 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 of paid vacation
  • 10+ paid holidays per year
  • 5 days of sick leave per year

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