Software Infrastructure Engineer Starlink
Software Infrastructure Engineer Starlink
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$ 130000 - 155000
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SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible with the ultimate goal ofenabling human life on Mars.
SOFTWARE INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEER (STARLINK)
At SpaceX were leveraging our experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink the worlds most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is the worlds largest satellite constellation and is providing fast reliable internet to 3M users worldwide. We design build test and operate all parts of the system thousands of satellites consumer receivers that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing and the software that brings it all together. Weve only begun to scratch the surface of Starlinks potential global impact and are looking for bestinclass engineers to help maximize Starlinks utility for communities and businesses around the globe.
As an engineer focused on Starlinks software and network infrastructure you will design operate and scale the infrastructure we use to run the worlds largest satellite constellation and manage a network that handles millions of daily users worldwide. These positions cover a variety of areas ranging from Developer Operations to Site Reliability and managing our Kubernetes environment. You will develop automation to deploy and manage compute resources both onpremises and in the cloud create highly scalable and maintainable software products and directly collaborate with engineering across the board.
RESPONSIBILITES:
- Develop automation to deploy and manage compute resources both onpremises and in the cloud
- Deploy and manage core infrastructure such as databases monitoring and storage
- Closely collaborate with software engineers to create highly scalable operable and maintainable products
- Engage in and improve the whole lifecycle of services from inception and design through deployment operation and refinement
- Invent tools and processes that enable fast accurate and easytouse development and deployment systems
- Monitoring and data analysis in support of a continuous integration and release system
- Handson integration and troubleshooting across the entire Starlink stack
- Create and manage core infrastructure such as databases and software libraries
- Identify areas for improvement and create innovative solutions that enable high developer velocity
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors degree in computer science information systems/IT or an engineering discipline; OR 2 years of professional experience in software DevOps or site reliability engineering in lieu of a degree
- 1 years of experience with Linux operating systems
- Experience with containerization technologies (e.g. Docker Kubernetes)
- Development experience in Python
- Experience in Bash or other scripting languages
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- 1 year of systems administration site reliability engineering or DevOps experience
- 1 year of experience with Python and Pythonbased development frameworks
- Programming experience in Python C# .NET Go Scala Java or similar objectoriented language
- Strong understanding of Kubernetes Docker or similar technologies
- Strong understanding of virtualization and hypervisor technologies
- Knowledge of Linux boot process and systems configuration
- Understanding of databases and data modeling
- Experience with automatically managing dozens or hundreds of servers (eg: Terraform or Ansible)
- Knowledge of networking configurations and underlying protocols
- Focus on performance bottlenecks and performance improvement techniques
- Excellent communications skills with the ability to communicate with customers peers management etc. in both formal and informal situations
- Ability to quickly learn new tools and frameworks
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay range:
Software Engineer/Level I: $130000.00 $155000.00/per year
Software Engineer/Level II: $150000.00 $180000.00/per year
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a casebycase basis and may vary based on the following considerations: jobrelated knowledge and skills education and experience.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for longterm incentives in the form of company stock stock options or longterm cash awards as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical vision and dental coverage access to a 401(k)retirement plan short & longterm disability insurance life insurance paid parental leave and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
- To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (aka green card holder) (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157 or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158 or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race color religion gender national origin/ethnicity veteran status disability status age sexual orientation gender identity marital status mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceXs Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to.
Employment Type
Full Time
