Software Infrastructure Engineer (Starlink)

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. The Software Infrastructure Engineer (Starlink) will design, operate and scale the infrastructure for Starlink, the world’s largest satellite constellation, while collaborating closely with engineering teams to develop automation and manage core infrastructure.

Responsibilities

Develop automation to deploy and manage on-premise compute resources

Deploy and manage core infrastructure such as databases, monitoring and distributed 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

Invent tools and processes that enable fast, accurate, and easy-to-use development and deployment systems

Provide fast and comprehensive software validation, including virtualized, hardware-in-the-loop, and on-orbit test platforms

Monitoring and data analysis in support of a continuous integration and release system

Hands-on integration and troubleshooting across the entire Starlink stack

Create and manage core infrastructure such as databases and software libraries

Identify areas for improvement and create innovative solutions that enable high developer velocity

Preferred

1+ years of experience with Python and Python-based development frameworks

Strong understanding of virtualization and hypervisor technologies

Knowledge of Linux boot process and systems configuration

Deep understanding of testing, continuous integration, build, deployment & continuous monitoring

Strong understanding of relevant technologies, such as: Bazel or other build systems, Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, or similar technologies

Focus on performance bottlenecks and performance improvement techniques

Understanding of databases and data modeling

Experience with automatically managing dozens, hundreds, or thousands of servers (eg: Terraform or Ansible)

Strong networking knowledge of TCP/IP

Excellent communications skills with the ability to communicate with customers, peers, management etc. in both formal and informal situations

Python experience

Virtualization technologies

Hypervisor technologies

Linux configuration

Continuous integration

Build deployment monitoring

Bazel

build systems

Performance improvement

Database knowledge

Data modeling

TCP/IP networking

communication

Benefits

Eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards

Potential discretionary bonuses

Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage

Access to a 401(k) retirement plan

Short and long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

Various other discounts and perks

Accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation

Eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year

Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law

Company

Designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft

Hawthorne, California, USA

https://www.spacex.com/

Founded in 2002

1001-5000 employees

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems/IT, or an engineering discipline and 1+ years of professional experience in systems administration, site reliability engineering, or DevOps; OR 3+ years of professional experience in systems administration, site reliability engineering, or DevOps in lieu of a degree

1+ years of professional experience with Linux operating systems

Experience with Terraform, Ansible, or other infrastructure tools

Experience with containerization technologies (i.e. Docker, Kubernetes)

Experience in Bash, Python, and/or other scripting languages

Development experience in Python, C++ or C

1+ years of experience with Python and Python-based development frameworks

Strong understanding of virtualization and hypervisor technologies

Knowledge of Linux boot process and systems configuration

Deep understanding of testing, continuous integration, build, deployment & continuous monitoring

Strong understanding of relevant technologies, such as: Bazel or other build systems, Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, or similar technologies

Focus on performance bottlenecks and performance improvement techniques

Understanding of databases and data modeling

Experience with automatically managing dozens, hundreds, or thousands of servers (eg: Terraform or Ansible)

Strong networking knowledge of TCP/IP

Excellent communications skills with the ability to communicate with customers, peers, management etc. in both formal and informal situations

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems/IT, or an engineering discipline and 1+ years of professional experience in systems administration, site reliability engineering, or DevOps; OR 3+ years of professional experience in systems administration, site reliability engineering, or DevOps in lieu of a degree

Required skills

Linux operating systems, Terraform, Ansible, Docker, Kubernetes, Bash scripting, Python, C++, C, Virtualization technologies, Hypervisor technologies, Linux boot process, Continuous integration, Build systems (Bazel), Databases, Data modeling, TCP/IP networking

Preferred skills

Knowledge of Linux boot process and systems configuration, Understanding of databases and data modeling, Strong networking knowledge of TCP/IP

Experience

1+ years