Software Infrastructure Engineer (Starlink) at SpaceX in Redmond, WA

Summary: SpaceX is a pioneering aerospace manufacturer and space transport services company, actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. They are seeking a Software Infrastructure Engineer to design, operate, and scale the infrastructure for Starlink, the world's largest satellite constellation, focusing on automation, core infrastructure management, and collaboration with software engineers. Responsibilities: - Develop automation to deploy and manage on-premise compute resources - Deploy and manage core infrastructure such as databases, monitoring and distributed 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 easy-to-use development and deployment systems - Provide fast and comprehensive software validation, including virtualized, hardware-in-the-loop, and on-orbit test platforms - Monitoring and data analysis in support of a continuous integration and release system - Hands-on 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 Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems/IT, or an engineering discipline and 1+ years of professional experience in systems administration, site reliability engineering, or DevOps; OR 3+ years of professional experience in systems administration, site reliability engineering, or DevOps in lieu of a degree - 1+ years of professional experience with Linux operating systems - Experience with Terraform, Ansible, or other infrastructure tools - Experience with containerization technologies (i.e. Docker, Kubernetes) - Experience in Bash, Python, and/or other scripting languages - Development experience in Python, C++ or C - Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed Preferred Qualifications: - 1+ years of experience with Python and Python-based development frameworks - Strong understanding of virtualization and hypervisor technologies - Knowledge of Linux boot process and systems configuration - Deep understanding of testing, continuous integration, build, deployment & continuous monitoring - Strong understanding of relevant technologies, such as: Bazel or other build systems, Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, or similar technologies - Focus on performance bottlenecks and performance improvement techniques - Understanding of databases and data modeling - Experience with automatically managing dozens, hundreds, or thousands of servers (eg: Terraform or Ansible) - Strong networking knowledge of TCP/IP - Excellent communications skills with the ability to communicate with customers, peers, management etc. in both formal and informal situations Required Skills: Systems Administration, Site Reliability Engineering, DevOps, Linux Operating System, Terraform, Ansible, Containerization Technologies, Docker, Kubernetes, Bash Scripting, Python, C++, C, Virtualization Technologies, Hypervisor Technologies, Linux Boot Process, Systems Configuration, Continuous Integration, Build Systems, Deployment, Continuous Monitoring, Bazel, Performance Optimization, Database Knowledge, Data Modeling, Networking, TCP/IP Benefits: Long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, Potential discretionary bonuses, Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, 401(k)-retirement plan, Short and long-term disability insurance, Life insurance, Paid parental leave, Various other discounts and perks, 3 weeks of paid vacation, 10 or more paid holidays per year, 5 days of sick leave per year, Company shuttles are offered to employees for round trip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday