Software Infrastructure Engineer (Starlink)

About this role

SpaceX is seeking a Software Infrastructure Engineer for the Starlink project to develop and maintain infrastructure for its satellite internet services. The role involves automation, collaboration with software teams, and lifecycle management for scalable software products to support millions of users worldwide.

What you'll do

• Develop automation for on-premise compute resources
• Manage core infrastructure including databases and monitoring
• Collaborate with engineers to enhance product scalability
• Improve service lifecycle from design to deployment
• Invent development and deployment tools and processes
• Perform integration and troubleshooting across the Starlink stack

What they're looking for

• Experience with Linux operating systems
• Familiarity with Terraform and Ansible
• Proficient in containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
• Scripting skills in Bash, Python, or similar languages
• Development experience in Python, C++, or C
• Understanding of continuous integration and deployment processes
• Networking knowledge of TCP/IP
• Excellent communication skills

Benefits

• Competitive salary range based on experience
• Eligibility for long-term incentives and stock options
• Potential discretionary bonuses
• Opportunity to work on innovative space technologies
• Dynamic and challenging work environment
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