IT Linux Systems Engineer
Description For IT Linux Systems Engineer
SpaceX, a pioneering space exploration company, is seeking an experienced IT Linux Systems Engineer to join their Information Technology Linux Infrastructure team in Hawthorne, CA. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to humanity's journey to Mars by building and maintaining critical infrastructure systems.
The position requires a skilled professional with deep Linux expertise who can thrive in a fast-paced environment. You'll be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining highly-resilient, scalable systems that support SpaceX's engineering teams. The role combines traditional Linux systems engineering with modern DevOps practices, requiring expertise in automation, configuration management, and cloud technologies.
As an IT Linux Systems Engineer at SpaceX, you'll work on mission-critical systems that directly support the company's ambitious goals. The role offers competitive compensation ($120,000-$160,000) along with comprehensive benefits including equity opportunities, medical coverage, and 401(k). You'll be part of a team that values innovation, self-motivation, and technical excellence.
This position is ideal for someone who is passionate about space exploration and wants to apply their Linux systems expertise to help humanity become a multi-planetary species. You'll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology while solving complex technical challenges. The role requires a bachelor's degree in a technical field plus relevant experience, or equivalent work experience, along with deep knowledge of Linux systems, automation tools, and DevOps practices.
SpaceX offers a dynamic work environment where your contributions will have a direct impact on the company's mission. You'll collaborate with talented engineers across the organization, participate in on-call rotations to ensure system reliability, and have opportunities for professional growth. The company's comprehensive benefits package, including equity opportunities, makes this an attractive position for those looking to combine their technical skills with a meaningful mission.
Responsibilities For IT Linux Systems Engineer
- Work closely with other SpaceX engineers to gather requirements, research, evaluate, design, plan, deploy, and support Linux-based/open source software platforms
- Build highly-resilient, high-performance, scalable, and flexible systems
- Exercise responsibility for processes, systems, and tools creation and management
- Make recommendations and implement improvements using change control methodology
- Design and deliver creative solutions and resolve problems in a timely manner
- Define, document and follow standards and best practices
- Drive scripting and automation to develop solutions
- Participate in on-call rotation to support critical systems
Requirements For IT Linux Systems Engineer
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, physics, or information systems, and 3 years of systems engineering experience; OR 5+ years of systems engineering experience
- Experience with Linux servers in physical and virtualized environments
- Experience with Linux shell scripting
- Experience with Python or other scripting languages
- Expertise in creating scalable systems architectures
- Expert knowledge of Linux-based and open-source systems
- Experience with ELK stack
- Expertise in source code and version control tools
- Experience with configuration management and DevOps tools
- Understanding of web and C/C++ applications
- Networking experience in IPv4, switching, routing, firewalls
Benefits For IT Linux Systems Engineer
- 3 weeks paid vacation
- 10+ paid holidays per year
- 5 days sick leave for exempt employees
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Stock options and equity
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Short and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid parental leave
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