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 represents a unique opportunity to contribute to humanity's journey to Mars by building and maintaining the critical infrastructure that powers SpaceX's engineering teams.
The position requires a skilled professional with deep knowledge of Linux-based technologies who can thrive in a fast-paced, challenging environment. As an IT Linux Systems Engineer, you'll be responsible for designing, deploying, and supporting mission-critical systems that directly impact SpaceX's ability to achieve its ambitious goals in space exploration.
The role offers an exciting blend of technical challenges, requiring expertise in Linux systems, automation, and DevOps practices. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies and be responsible for building highly-resilient, scalable systems that meet the demanding needs of SpaceX's engineering teams. The position involves close collaboration with various engineering teams, requiring both technical excellence and strong communication skills.
Key technical areas include Linux server administration, configuration management (Puppet/Ansible), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and automation using Python and shell scripting. You'll also work with modern monitoring and logging solutions like ELK stack, and handle critical infrastructure components including networking, security, and high-availability systems.
The compensation package is competitive, ranging from $120,000 to $160,000 annually, complemented by comprehensive benefits including equity opportunities, medical coverage, and retirement plans. This role offers not just a job, but a chance to be part of humanity's journey to becoming a multi-planetary species.
The ideal candidate will bring a combination of strong technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and a passion for space exploration. You'll need either a relevant bachelor's degree with 3+ years of experience or 5+ years of equivalent experience. The position requires participation in on-call rotations, reflecting the critical nature of the systems you'll be supporting.
Join SpaceX and be part of a team that's literally reaching for the stars while building the infrastructure that makes it possible.
Responsibilities For IT Linux Systems Engineer
- Work closely with 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 with high availability
- 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
- Base salary range: $120,000 - $160,000 per year
- 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 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
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