Sr. Site Reliability Engineer (Starshield) - Top Secret Clearance

SpaceX is a space exploration company developing technologies to enable human life on Mars.
Hawthorne, CA, USA
$160,000 - $220,000
Site Reliability
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Space · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Sr. Site Reliability Engineer (Starshield) - Top Secret Clearance

SpaceX, a pioneering space exploration company, is seeking a Senior Site Reliability Engineer for their Starshield program, which leverages Starlink technology for national security applications. This role is part of SpaceX's mission to make humanity multi-planetary, focusing on developing secure, reliable space systems. The position requires expertise in managing cloud and on-premises infrastructure, with a focus on Kubernetes and Linux systems. The ideal candidate will work on building highly reliable in-space mesh networks and secure systems for space access. The role offers competitive compensation ($160,000-$220,000) and comprehensive benefits, including medical coverage and equity opportunities. This position requires an active Top Secret clearance and involves working with cutting-edge space technology. The team values fresh perspectives and innovative problem-solving approaches, making it an ideal opportunity for engineers passionate about space technology and infrastructure automation. The role combines technical challenges with the excitement of contributing to national security and space exploration missions. SpaceX's collaborative environment encourages engineers to be involved in all phases of development, from design to operational support.

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Responsibilities For Sr. Site Reliability Engineer (Starshield) - Top Secret Clearance

  • 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
  • Closely 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

Requirements For Sr. Site Reliability Engineer (Starshield) - Top Secret Clearance

Python
Kubernetes
Linux
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems/IT, or an engineering discipline and 3+ years of professional experience with Linux operating systems; OR 5+ years of professional experience in software, DevOps, or site reliability engineering in lieu of a degree
  • 5+ year of experience with Kubernetes
  • 5+ year of experience with Linux operating systems
  • Experience in Bash, Python, and/or other scripting languages
  • Active Top Secret, Top Secret SCI, or DOE Level Q clearance

Benefits For Sr. Site Reliability Engineer (Starshield) - Top Secret Clearance

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
401k
Equity
  • 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
  • Stock options
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Long-term incentives

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