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Software Infrastructure Engineer (Starlink)

SpaceX is a space technology company developing technologies to enable human life on Mars and deploying Starlink, the world's largest satellite constellation for global internet access.
$122,500 - $170,000
DevOps
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
1+ year of experience
Space

Description For Software Infrastructure Engineer (Starlink)

SpaceX, a pioneering space technology company, is seeking a Software Infrastructure Engineer to join their Starlink team in Redmond, WA. This role is crucial in supporting the world's largest satellite constellation, which currently provides fast, reliable internet to over 5 million users worldwide. As part of the team, you'll be responsible for designing, operating, and scaling the infrastructure that powers this revolutionary broadband internet system.

The position offers an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology at the intersection of space and software engineering. You'll be developing automation systems, managing complex infrastructure, and collaborating with teams across the organization to create highly scalable solutions. The role encompasses various areas including DevOps, Site Reliability, and Kubernetes environment management.

This is an ideal position for someone passionate about space technology and infrastructure engineering, offering competitive compensation ranging from $122,500 to $170,000 per year, depending on experience level. The role comes with comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, stock options, and retirement plans. You'll be working in a fast-paced environment where your contributions directly impact the company's mission of making humanity a multi-planetary species.

The position requires strong technical skills in Linux, containerization, and automation tools, combined with the ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment. You'll be part of a team that's pushing the boundaries of what's possible in satellite communications while building and maintaining the infrastructure that keeps it all running smoothly.

Working at SpaceX means being part of a team that's revolutionizing space technology and global internet connectivity. The company offers excellent growth opportunities, cutting-edge technical challenges, and the chance to work on projects that have real-world impact. If you're excited about combining your infrastructure engineering expertise with space technology innovation, this role offers a unique opportunity to be part of something truly groundbreaking.

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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 and software libraries
  • Identify and implement solutions for high developer velocity

Requirements For Software Infrastructure Engineer (Starlink)

Python
Linux
Kubernetes
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science/IT 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

Benefits For Software Infrastructure Engineer (Starlink)

401k
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Parental Leave
Equity
  • 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
  • Company stock options
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Company shuttle service

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