Principal Software Engineer, Continuous Integration (Starship)

SpaceX

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Work type: On-site
Location: Starbase, TX
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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.

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TL;DR · Principal Software Engineer, Continuous Integration (Starship)

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As a Principal Software Engineer on the Starship Continuous Integration team at Starbase, TX, you will lead the development and maintenance of critical tools that enable efficient software development for Starship projects. Your responsibilities include designing, implementing, and scaling CI/CD pipelines to ensure seamless integration and deployment processes. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify pain points and implement automation solutions, ensuring high-quality code delivery while adhering to ITAR regulations. Proficiency in technologies such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, Kubernetes, Docker, and experience with cloud platforms like AWS or GCP is essential. Strong skills in Python, Java, or Go are required, along with a deep understanding of DevOps principles and continuous integration best practices.

Skills

CI/CD Git Jenkins Python Java Docker Kubernetes AWS Azure Google Cloud Platform PostgreSQL MySQL Linux Unix REST APIs Selenium JUnit SonarQube Swagger

What you'll do

Design and maintain continuous integration tools for Starship software development.
Implement automated testing frameworks to ensure code quality and reliability.
Optimize build processes to reduce time-to-market for new features and updates.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate CI/CD pipelines effectively.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues in the CI environment to maintain system stability.

What we're looking for

7+ years of software engineering experience or equivalent professional experience
Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or a STEM discipline required
Strong background in software development and continuous integration tools
Experience with U.S. Department of State ITAR requirements
Must have relevant technical skills and credentials for aerospace industry

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