Site Reliability Engineer (Raptor)

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.

SITE RELIABILITY ENGINEER (RAPTOR)

SpaceX is looking for a Site Reliability Engineer with a strong drive to solve challenging problems in the Raptor engine organization. You will be empowered to solve a wide range of systems engineering problems including High Performance Computing System performance networking manufacturing infrastructure with the singular goal of accelerating the pace of rocket engine development and delivering excellent results. You will work with engineering analysis IT and facilities teams to identify and solve fundamental challenges to scaling the department engineering output.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage server infrastructure HPC systems storage systems networks and high-speed interconnect (Infiniband).
• Design procure and integrate infrastructure systems.
• Work with propulsion engineering staff to solve critical bottlenecks.
• Coordinate and communicate with company -wide infrastructure and IT teams.
• Support application deployment (ANSYS StarCCM manufacturing software) for best performance of software on real-world systems.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1 years of hands-on experience with client and server hardware/software management tools enterprise networking virtualization and security technologies.
• Bachelors degree in computer science engineering math or scientific discipline; OR 2 years of professional experience building software in lieu of a degree.
• Experience with Linux and Windows server software.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 1 year of systems engineering experience
• Experience with scripting languages (Bash Python) automation (Puppet Ansible) and other common sysadmin tools.
• Experience building deploying and troubleshooting large-scale compute systems.
• Familiarity with resource development and management (Kubernetes Docker).
• Familiarity with engineering and analysis applications such as CFD and FEA.
• Familiarity with diagnosing bottlenecks and designing systems for performance.
• Able to work effectively in a dynamic environment while assuming high levels of responsibility and demonstrating accountability for rocket engine-level outcomes.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:
Site Reliability Engineer/Level 1: $125000.00 - $150000.00/per year
Site Reliability Engineer/Level 2: $145000.00 - $175000.00/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 and long-term disability insurance life insurance paid parental leave and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual carryover and use requirements of the law.

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.

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