Sr. Software Engineer, DevOps (Starlink)

SpaceX

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Work type
On-site
Location
Redmond, WA
Salary
$165,000–$230,000 / yr
Posted
5 days ago

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Above market

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This role $198k
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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 · Sr. Software Engineer, DevOps (Starlink)

Join the Starlink team as a Senior Software Engineer specializing in DevOps, where you will drive rapid development and deployment processes for high-speed broadband infrastructure. You will collaborate with engineers to develop tools and systems that enable efficient workflows, ensuring fast and reliable software validation across various test platforms. Your responsibilities include monitoring system performance, managing core infrastructure like databases and libraries, and identifying areas for improvement to enhance developer velocity. Ideal candidates have experience in Python, Go, or C++, along with a deep understanding of DevOps practices such as continuous integration and deployment using technologies like Bazel, Docker, Kubernetes, GitOps, and ArgoCD. This role requires managing large-scale systems and deploying software used in real-world applications, contributing to the reliability and success of Starlink's global network.

What you'll do

  • Invent tools and processes for fast, accurate development and deployment.
  • Provide comprehensive software validation across various test platforms.
  • Monitor systems and analyze data to support continuous integration and release.
  • Integrate and troubleshoot issues across the entire Starlink stack.
  • Create and manage core infrastructure like databases and software libraries.

What we're looking for

  • 5+ years of software engineering experience or equivalent professional experience
  • Experience in Python, Go, or C++
  • DevOps, site reliability engineering, or systems administration experience
  • Deep understanding of testing and continuous integration/deployment practices
  • Fluency in Python and experience with large-scale system management
  • Familiarity with Bazel, Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, GitOps, ArgoCD
  • Developed and deployed real-world software applications

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