Sr. Network Edge Engineer â Starlink
Sr. Network Edge Engineer â Starlink
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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.
SR. NETWORK EDGE ENGINEER (STARLINK)
As a Network Edge Engineer at Starlink you will be instrumental in shaping and implementing the systems strategies and partnerships that power Starlinks global connectivity on a worldwide scale. Your role will focus on developing and deploying interconnection infrastructure including peering transit caching and exchange strategies to enable Starlink to deliver fast reliable and low-latency internet access to millions of users worldwide.
In this role you will drive strategic and analytical efforts to collaborate with partner teams and content providers designing and implementing solutions that enhance routing efficiency minimize transit dependency optimize network performance and reduce costs. Your responsibilities will span from identifying and securing global peering opportunities to developing automated tools for streamlining interconnection workflows ultimately ensuring the delivery of high-quality cost-effective internet services.
You will collaborate with a cross-functional team of subsystem engineers software developers and operations specialists to ensure seamless integration of the interconnection layer into Starlinks broader infrastructure. By leveraging collaboration automation and real-time analysis you will contribute to the evolution of a network that not only connects the most remote locations on Earth but also extends into orbit pushing the boundaries of global connectivity.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Define and develop projects milestones and maintain roadmaps practicing flexible prioritization and scope management to deliver on program directives
- Lead the strategic evaluation and analysis of peering and transit opportunities balancing cost efficiency performance and routing control across dozens of global markets
- Interact with key stakeholders to identify their desired outcomes take their inputs and deliver improvements to Peering owned processes
- Build and maintain technical and commercial relationships with global peering partners. Use existing deep industry connections to accelerate execution
- Design and maintain peering policies including traffic management route filtering redundancy planning and failover strategies
- Collaborate with diverse teams across Starlink to ensure seamless integration of peering implementation
- Lead global IX strategy including location selection capacity planning and onboarding of new interconnects.
- Work with partner teams to automate and operationalize interconnection workflows including route validation telemetry incident response and lifecycle tracking.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- 5 years of experience in network infrastructure (peering interconnection engineering backbone architecture)
- Experience working with: BGP IP routing & network telemetry
- Familiarity with IXPs (Internet exchange point) colocation environments optical transport and traffic engineering strategies
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- 10 years of experience designing building and optimizing internet interconnects and peering systems
- Experience identifying negotiating and executing legal agreements/requirements
- Experience with building systems to support and maintain peering/interconnections
- Extensive professional network within the global ISP IXP and content distribution community
- Experience building real-time monitoring and alerting systems for interconnect performance and routing anomalies
- Familiarity with Starlink-style distributed systems and the intersection of terrestrial and orbital network layers
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills including technical documentation and stakeholder reporting
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be willing to do some travel (10-15%) domestically and globally if needed
- Must be available for on-call rotations
- Must be willing to work extended hours as needed
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay Range:
Network Engineer/Senior: $160000.00 - $220000.00/per year
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related 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 long-term incentives in the form of company stock stock options or long-term 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 & long-term 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. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.
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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full Time