Sr. Software Infrastructure Engineer (Starlink)

SpaceX

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

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $164k
This role $198k
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This role pays more than 80% of similar roles. Most pay $135,000–$193,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $198k 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 · Sr. Software Infrastructure Engineer (Starlink)

As a Senior Software Infrastructure Engineer at Starlink, you will join a dynamic team responsible for developer operations, site reliability engineering, and Kubernetes management. Your primary responsibilities include developing automation to deploy and manage on-premise compute resources, ensuring efficient and reliable infrastructure. You will work with Docker, Kubernetes, and Linux operating systems, utilizing Bash, Python, C++, or C in your daily tasks. Additionally, you will need experience with Python-based development frameworks and a solid understanding of databases and data modeling. This role involves tackling complex challenges at scale within the rapidly growing space technology sector, requiring expertise in automation, cloud infrastructure, and DevOps practices.

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 of services through site reliability engineering.
  • Model and optimize data storage solutions using databases.

What we're looking for

  • 5+ 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.
  • 2+ years of professional experience with Linux operating systems and Docker/Kubernetes.
  • Experience in Bash, Python, C++, or other scripting languages.
  • Strong development skills in Python and understanding of databases and data modeling.

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