Sr. 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.
$170,000 - $230,000
DevOps
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Space

Description For Sr. Software Infrastructure Engineer (Starlink)

SpaceX is seeking a Senior Software Infrastructure Engineer to join their Starlink team, working on the world's most advanced broadband internet system. This role is crucial in designing, operating, and scaling the infrastructure that powers the world's largest satellite constellation, serving millions of users globally.

The position focuses on software and network infrastructure, covering areas from Developer Operations to Site Reliability and Kubernetes environment management. You'll be responsible for developing automation for compute resource deployment and management across both on-premises and cloud environments, while creating highly scalable and maintainable software products.

As part of SpaceX, you'll be contributing to the company's mission of making humanity a multi-planetary species. The Starlink project specifically aims to provide fast, reliable internet to users worldwide through a constellation of thousands of satellites. The team designs, builds, tests, and operates all aspects of the system, from the satellites themselves to the consumer receivers.

The role requires a strong background in systems administration, site reliability engineering, or DevOps, with extensive experience in Linux systems and modern infrastructure tools. You'll work with technologies like Python, Kubernetes, Docker, and various infrastructure automation tools. The position offers competitive compensation ($170,000 - $230,000) plus comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, 401(k), stock options, and paid time off.

This is an opportunity to work on cutting-edge space technology while making a global impact through improved internet connectivity. You'll be part of a team that values innovation, technical excellence, and collaborative problem-solving. The role requires ITAR compliance, and candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

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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
  • Closely collaborate with software engineers to create highly scalable, operable and maintainable products
  • Engage in and improve the whole lifecycle of services
  • Invent tools and processes for 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
  • Hands-on integration and troubleshooting across the Starlink stack
  • Create and manage core infrastructure
  • Identify areas for improvement and create innovative solutions

Requirements For Sr. Software Infrastructure Engineer (Starlink)

Python
Kubernetes
Linux
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or engineering discipline and 5+ years experience, or 7+ years 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
  • Strong understanding of virtualization and hypervisor technologies
  • Knowledge of Linux boot process and systems configuration
  • Understanding of databases and data modeling
  • Strong networking knowledge of TCP/IP

Benefits For Sr. Software Infrastructure Engineer (Starlink)

401k
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Parental Leave
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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