Software Infrastructure Engineer (Starlink)

SpaceX

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Work type: On-site
Location: Palo Alto, CA
Salary: $135,000–$160,000 / yr
Posted: 4 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Similar $164k

This role $148k

$117k most similar roles pay here $201k

This role pays more than 56% of similar roles. Most pay $135,000–$192,500 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $148k versus about $164k for comparable roles.

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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.

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TL;DR · Software Infrastructure Engineer (Starlink)

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As a Software Infrastructure Engineer at Starlink, you will join a dynamic team focused on developer operations, site reliability engineering, and Kubernetes management. Your primary responsibilities include developing automation to deploy and manage on-premise compute resources, ensuring efficient system performance and reliability. You will work with Linux operating systems, Docker, and Kubernetes, leveraging Bash, Python, C++, or C for scripting and development tasks. Additionally, you should have a solid understanding of databases and data modeling. This role involves tackling complex challenges in a high-scale environment, contributing to the robustness and scalability of Starlink’s infrastructure.

Skills

Linux Python C++ C Kubernetes Docker Bash CI/CD PostgreSQL

What you'll do

Develop automation to deploy and manage on-premise compute resources
Manage Kubernetes environment for efficient resource allocation
Write scripts in Bash, Python, or other languages for system tasks
Ensure high availability and reliability of infrastructure services
Model and optimize data storage solutions using databases

What we're looking for

1+ years of professional experience in systems administration, site reliability engineering, or DevOps
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems/IT, or an engineering discipline preferred
Proficient with Linux operating systems and Docker, Kubernetes
Experience in Bash, Python, and other scripting languages
Development experience in Python, C++, or C
Understanding of databases and data modeling

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