Job Summary:
SpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars and is seeking a Software Engineer specializing in DevOps for their Starlink project. The role involves developing infrastructure for rapid development and deployment, ensuring high-quality software production.
Responsibilities:
• 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
Qualifications:
Required:
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a STEM discipline and 1+ years of combined software development experience (professional and/or internship); or 3+ years of professional experience in software development in lieu of a degree
• Development experience in Python, Go, or C++
• Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed
Preferred:
• DevOps, site reliability engineering, or systems administration experience
• Deep understanding of testing, continuous integration, build, deployment and continuous monitoring
• Strong understanding of relevant technologies, such as: Bazel or other build systems, Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, or similar technologies, GitOps, ArgoCD, or other relevant experience
• Fluency in Python
• Strong skills in debugging, performance optimization, and unit testing
• Experience managing large scale systems
• Developed and deployed software that has been used in real world applications/projects
• Creative approach to problem solving, exceptional analytical skills and engineering fundamentals
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements
Company:
SpaceX develops and operates rockets, satellite networks, and AI infrastructure including launch, connectivity, and cloud services. Founded in 2002, the company is headquartered in Hawthorne, USA, with a team of 1001-5000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.