This role pays less than
64%
of similar roles. Most pay
$141,500–$215,000
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$155k
versus about
$178k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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About SpaceX
SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft with the mission of enabling humans to become a multi-planetary species. It operates the Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and Starship launch vehicles, as well as the Starlink satellite internet constellation.
SpaceX currently has
654 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$130,000–$165,000
across 468 roles with salary data.
The Database Reliability Engineer joins the IT Engineering organization as part of a team responsible for all database technologies used across the company. This role involves performing root cause analysis on production issues, optimizing schemas and queries, and managing data migrations from OLTP to OLAP systems. The engineer will develop automation scripts using PowerShell, manage PowerBI licensing and reporting, and implement disaster recovery strategies while maintaining comprehensive runbooks. Key technical requirements include expertise in Microsoft SQL, Windows server infrastructure, and storage hardware like SAN and virtualization. Candidates should be proficient in high availability methods such as log shipping and replication, while possessing knowledge of Postgres, MySQL, or ClickHouse. The role focuses on ensuring high uptime for critical databases, managing large-scale data warehouse concepts, and providing technical leadership during production outages to solve complex infrastructure challenges.