Senior Site Reliability Engineer

SpaceX

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Work type
On-site
Location
Washington, DC
Salary
$165,000–$230,000 / yr
Posted
7 days ago
Nearby
99+ roles within 25 mi

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Above market

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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 642 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $130,000–$160,000 across 477 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Site Reliability Engineer

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As a Senior Site Reliability Engineer at SpaceX, you will join the satellite software team responsible for developing highly reliable in-space mesh networks and secure systems to ensure access to space. Your daily tasks include managing Kubernetes clusters, optimizing Linux operating systems, and writing Python-based frameworks to enhance system reliability and performance. You should have a bachelor’s degree in computer science or an equivalent engineering discipline plus 5 years of professional experience with Linux and Kubernetes, along with extensive knowledge of Python development. This role involves working on cutting-edge satellite programs that push the boundaries of space technology at a large scale, addressing complex business challenges related to secure and reliable space access.

Skills

Kubernetes Linux Python DevOps CI/CD

What you'll do

  • Design and implement highly reliable in-space mesh networks.
  • Ensure secure system design to guarantee access to space for satellite programs.
  • Develop next-generation communication software for satellites.
  • Create robust sensing software for advanced satellite operations.
  • Maintain and enhance Kubernetes infrastructure for mission-critical systems.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems/IT, or engineering discipline and 5+ years of professional experience with Linux operating systems; OR 7+ years of relevant software, DevOps, or SRE experience.
  • At least 5 years of hands-on experience with Kubernetes.
  • Proficient in Python and Python-based development frameworks for at least 5 years.
  • Strong expertise in Linux operating systems.
  • ITAR compliance required.

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