They are seeking an experienced Database Reliability Engineer to manage database technologies and ensure the health and performance of critical database systems. The role involves automation ...
They are seeking an experienced Database Reliability Engineer to manage database technologies and ensure the health and performance of critical database systems. The role involves automation ...
Senior Database Reliability Engineer (DBRE)
$175/hr
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This Senior Database Reliability Engineer is responsible for supporting all production database systems so that they run smoothly. We run MySQL 8.4 on Google Cloud Platform's CloudSQL, alongside ...
Senior Database Reliability Engineer (DBRE)
$175/hr
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Dental
Vision
Retirement
This Senior Database Reliability Engineer is responsible for supporting all production database systems so that they run smoothly. We run MySQL 8.4 on Google Cloud Platform's CloudSQL, alongside ...
Senior Database Reliability Engineer (DBRE)
$175/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
This Senior Database Reliability Engineer is responsible for supporting all production database systems so that they run smoothly. We run MySQL 8.4 on Google Cloud Platform's CloudSQL, alongside ...
Senior Database Reliability Engineer (DBRE)
$175/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
This Senior Database Reliability Engineer is responsible for supporting all production database systems so that they run smoothly. We run MySQL 8.4 on Google Cloud Platform's CloudSQL, alongside ...
Senior Lead Database Reliability Engineer
$108K - $147K/yr
The Crown Is Yours As a Senior Lead Database Reliability Engineer, you'll own the reliability, scalability, and operational excellence of the database infrastructure powering one of the most ...
Senior Lead Database Reliability Engineer
$108K - $147K/yr
The Crown Is Yours As a Senior Lead Database Reliability Engineer, you'll own the reliability, scalability, and operational excellence of the database infrastructure powering one of the most ...
Senior Lead Database Reliability Engineer
$108K - $147K/yr
The Crown Is Yours As a Senior Lead Database Reliability Engineer, you'll own the reliability, scalability, and operational excellence of the database infrastructure powering one of the most ...
Senior Lead Database Reliability Engineer
$108K - $147K/yr
The Crown Is Yours As a Senior Lead Database Reliability Engineer, you'll own the reliability, scalability, and operational excellence of the database infrastructure powering one of the most ...
Database Reliability Engineer
$58.25 - $77.50/hr
The Crown Is Yours As a Database Reliability Engineer, you'll support the reliability, scalability, and operational excellence of the database infrastructure powering one of the most demanding real ...
Database Reliability Engineer
$58.25 - $77.50/hr
The Crown Is Yours As a Database Reliability Engineer, you'll support the reliability, scalability, and operational excellence of the database infrastructure powering one of the most demanding real ...
Database Reliability Engineer
Boston, MA · On-site
$112 - $140/hr
The Crown Is Yours As a Database Reliability Engineer, you'll support the reliability, scalability, and operational excellence of the database infrastructure powering one of the most demanding real ...
Database Reliability Engineer
Boston, MA · On-site
$112 - $140/hr
The Crown Is Yours As a Database Reliability Engineer, you'll support the reliability, scalability, and operational excellence of the database infrastructure powering one of the most demanding real ...
Senior Database Engineer (DBRE)
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$124K - $169K/yr
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Meet the Team The Database Reliability Engineering team builds and operates the production database ... Your Impact As a Senior Database Reliability Engineer, you will help make Meraki's database and ...
Senior Database Engineer (DBRE)
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$124K - $169K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Meet the Team The Database Reliability Engineering team builds and operates the production database ... Your Impact As a Senior Database Reliability Engineer, you will help make Meraki's database and ...
Senior Database Engineer (DBRE)
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$124K - $169K/yr
Medical
Dental
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Life
Retirement
PTO
Meet the Team The Database Reliability Engineering team builds andoperatesthe production database ... Your Impact As a Senior Database Reliability Engineer, you will help make Meraki's database and ...
Senior Database Engineer (DBRE)
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$124K - $169K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Meet the Team The Database Reliability Engineering team builds andoperatesthe production database ... Your Impact As a Senior Database Reliability Engineer, you will help make Meraki's database and ...
Database Reliability Engineer
$62 - $82.25/hr
The Crown Is Yours As a Database Reliability Engineer, you'll support the reliability, scalability, and operational excellence of the database infrastructure powering one of the most demanding real ...
Database Reliability Engineer
$62 - $82.25/hr
The Crown Is Yours As a Database Reliability Engineer, you'll support the reliability, scalability, and operational excellence of the database infrastructure powering one of the most demanding real ...
Database Reliability Engineer
Boston, MA · On-site
$62 - $82.25/hr
The Crown Is Yours As a Database Reliability Engineer, you'll support the reliability, scalability, and operational excellence of the database infrastructure powering one of the most demanding real ...
Database Reliability Engineer
Boston, MA · On-site
$62 - $82.25/hr
The Crown Is Yours As a Database Reliability Engineer, you'll support the reliability, scalability, and operational excellence of the database infrastructure powering one of the most demanding real ...
Database Reliability Engineer
Livermore, CA · On-site
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We have an opening for a Database Reliability Engineer . You will support the database administration activities required to manage the database infrastructure and to keep systems available, fast ...
Database Reliability Engineer
Livermore, CA · On-site
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We have an opening for a Database Reliability Engineer . You will support the database administration activities required to manage the database infrastructure and to keep systems available, fast ...
We have an opening for a Database Reliability Engineer . You will support the database administration activities required to manage the database infrastructure and to keep systems available, fast ...
We have an opening for a Database Reliability Engineer . You will support the database administration activities required to manage the database infrastructure and to keep systems available, fast ...
Database Reliability Engineer
Hawthorne, CA · On-site
$135 - $175/hr
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Life
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DATABASE RELIABILITY ENGINEER SpaceX is looking for an experienced Database Reliability Engineer with expert-level technical knowledge and broad hands‑on experience in Oracle and PostgreSQL ...
Database Reliability Engineer
Hawthorne, CA · On-site
$135 - $175/hr
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DATABASE RELIABILITY ENGINEER SpaceX is looking for an experienced Database Reliability Engineer with expert-level technical knowledge and broad hands‑on experience in Oracle and PostgreSQL ...
Database Reliability Engineer
Hawthorne, CA · On-site
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DATABASE RELIABILITY ENGINEER the company is looking for an experienced Database Reliability Engineer with expert-level technical knowledge and broad hands-on experience in Oracle and PostgreSQL ...
Database Reliability Engineer
Hawthorne, CA · On-site
$135 - $175/hr
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DATABASE RELIABILITY ENGINEER the company is looking for an experienced Database Reliability Engineer with expert-level technical knowledge and broad hands-on experience in Oracle and PostgreSQL ...
Database Reliability Engineer
Hawthorne, CA · On-site
$135 - $175/hr
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DATABASE RELIABILITY ENGINEER SpaceX is looking for an experienced Database Reliability Engineer with expert-level technical knowledge and broad hands‑on experience in Oracle and PostgreSQL ...
Database Reliability Engineer
Hawthorne, CA · On-site
$135 - $175/hr
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DATABASE RELIABILITY ENGINEER SpaceX is looking for an experienced Database Reliability Engineer with expert-level technical knowledge and broad hands‑on experience in Oracle and PostgreSQL ...
Database Reliability Engineer
Livermore, CA · On-site
$9.8K/wk
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We have an opening for a Database Reliability Engineer . You will support the database administration activities required to manage the database infrastructure and to keep systems available, fast ...
Database Reliability Engineer
Livermore, CA · On-site
$9.8K/wk
Retirement
We have an opening for a Database Reliability Engineer . You will support the database administration activities required to manage the database infrastructure and to keep systems available, fast ...
Database Reliability Engineer & Administrator
Saint George, UT · On-site
$53.75 - $71.50/hr
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Database Reliability Engineer & Administrator (PostgreSQL & ClickHouse) TCN is looking for a Database Reliability Engineer (DBRE) to join our team in Saint George, Utah. In this role, you will be the ...
Database Reliability Engineer & Administrator
Saint George, UT · On-site
$53.75 - $71.50/hr
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Database Reliability Engineer & Administrator (PostgreSQL & ClickHouse) TCN is looking for a Database Reliability Engineer (DBRE) to join our team in Saint George, Utah. In this role, you will be the ...
Sr. Database Administrator
Denver, CO · Remote
$51 - $70/hr
Senior Database Administrator and Database Reliability Engineer (DBRE) with 8+ years of experience designing, administering, automating, and supporting mission-critical PostgreSQL, SQL Server, AWS ...
Sr. Database Administrator
Denver, CO · Remote
$51 - $70/hr
Senior Database Administrator and Database Reliability Engineer (DBRE) with 8+ years of experience designing, administering, automating, and supporting mission-critical PostgreSQL, SQL Server, AWS ...
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$50.75 - $67.50/hr
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As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior database reliability engineer in the United States is $126,328.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $106,000.00 and $144,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.
What is a senior database reliability engineer?
A Senior Database Reliability Engineer (DBRE) is responsible for ensuring the reliability, scalability, and performance of database systems. They collaborate with developers, SREs, and database administrators to automate database operations, optimize queries, and implement best practices for high availability and disaster recovery. Additionally, they monitor database performance, troubleshoot incidents, and enhance observability using monitoring tools. Their role often bridges software development and database administration, emphasizing automation and reliability.
What are some typical challenges faced by senior database reliability engineers in their daily work?
Senior Database Reliability Engineers often deal with challenges such as ensuring high database uptime, responding to unplanned outages, and optimizing performance under heavy loads. They may also need to manage complex migrations, automate repetitive tasks, and maintain data integrity across multiple environments. Collaboration with development, DevOps, and infrastructure teams is common to proactively identify and resolve potential reliability issues. Tackling these challenges requires both technical depth and strong communication skills, making the role both demanding and rewarding for those who enjoy problem-solving in a fast-paced environment.
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a senior database reliability engineer, and why are they important?
To thrive as a Senior Database Reliability Engineer, you need expertise in database administration, performance tuning, automation, and incident response, often supported by a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with tools like MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, scripting languages (such as Python or Bash), and experience with cloud platforms and monitoring systems (e.g., Prometheus, Datadog) are highly valuable. Strong problem-solving abilities, collaboration, and effective communication help in resolving issues and working well within cross-functional teams. These skills ensure reliable, high-performing databases that are essential for critical business operations.
How much do senior database reliability engineers make?
Senior Database Reliability Engineers typically earn between $110,000 and $160,000 annually, depending on experience, location, and company size. They often require strong skills in database management, scripting, and cloud platforms, with certifications like AWS or Google Cloud enhancing earning potential.
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Job description
Job Summary:
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. They are seeking an experienced Database Reliability Engineer to manage database technologies and ensure the health and performance of critical database systems. The role involves automation, monitoring, and collaboration with internal teams to enhance database solutions.
Responsibilities:
• Ownership of the health, uptime and performance of all PostgreSQL/Oracle/MySQL & Clickhouse databases
• Partner with internal customers to understand current challenges, plan/communicate improvements and anticipate future needs
• Develop code for automation of routine tasks by leveraging Python, bash, Ansible or a similar scripting language
• Engineer, deploy, maintain, and own all aspects of database monitoring
• Provide comprehensive and fully vetted backup restore solutions
• Engineer, implement, and routinely test disaster recovery (DR) strategies
• Identify and optimize abusive queries to increase system efficiency
• Design and standardize detailed test conditions and test cases to ensure quality of queries and reports
• Research and troubleshoot data questions and provide support to our software developer teams
• Collaborate on problem resolution, team decisions, and project planning
• Develop strong documentation and support runbooks
• Document actions taken on and all configurations applied to database systems
• Support and foster the professional growth of other database engineering and administration staff via cross-training, coaching, and responsibility sharing
• Participate in an on-call rotation
• Act as a database design, optimization, and maintenance subject matter expert for various teams as they build out and troubleshoot their applications
• Automate database administration and implementation tasks and provide self-service solutions for customers
Qualifications:
Required:
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, or engineering discipline and 8+ years of experience in IT; OR 10+ years of professional experience with database reliability or DevOps in lieu of a degree
• 8+ years experience in optimizing SQL queries and data replication
• 8+ years experience in developing monitoring tools and tuning databases
Preferred:
• Expertise in at least two database technologies (i.e. MSSQL, MySQL, Postgres, Oracle, Clickhouse, Apache Iceberg etc.)
• Strong attention to detail, high degree of accuracy, excellent oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to meet deadlines
• Experience with highly available solutions and clustered environments
• Ability to participate in and contribute to conversations regarding planning, status updates, root cause analysis, and other collaborations
• Knowledge of configuration management automation and limiting the amount of manual toil
• Knowledge of data structure design and modeling
• Understanding of infrastructure such that you can assist in determining where in the infrastructure a problem originates (whether from a database issue or other)
• Good knowledge of development cycle to interface well with developers
• Experience with Oracle RAC, RMAN, Barman and similar backup/troubleshooting technologies
• Experience working with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems
• Have a working knowledge and provide basic support for MS SQL and Windows Server
• Experience with GIT and Python
• Machine learning experience
• Big Data experience
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.
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. They are seeking an experienced Database Reliability Engineer to manage database technologies and ensure the health and performance of critical database systems. The role involves automation, monitoring, and collaboration with internal teams to enhance database solutions.
Responsibilities:
• Ownership of the health, uptime and performance of all PostgreSQL/Oracle/MySQL & Clickhouse databases
• Partner with internal customers to understand current challenges, plan/communicate improvements and anticipate future needs
• Develop code for automation of routine tasks by leveraging Python, bash, Ansible or a similar scripting language
• Engineer, deploy, maintain, and own all aspects of database monitoring
• Provide comprehensive and fully vetted backup restore solutions
• Engineer, implement, and routinely test disaster recovery (DR) strategies
• Identify and optimize abusive queries to increase system efficiency
• Design and standardize detailed test conditions and test cases to ensure quality of queries and reports
• Research and troubleshoot data questions and provide support to our software developer teams
• Collaborate on problem resolution, team decisions, and project planning
• Develop strong documentation and support runbooks
• Document actions taken on and all configurations applied to database systems
• Support and foster the professional growth of other database engineering and administration staff via cross-training, coaching, and responsibility sharing
• Participate in an on-call rotation
• Act as a database design, optimization, and maintenance subject matter expert for various teams as they build out and troubleshoot their applications
• Automate database administration and implementation tasks and provide self-service solutions for customers
Qualifications:
Required:
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, or engineering discipline and 8+ years of experience in IT; OR 10+ years of professional experience with database reliability or DevOps in lieu of a degree
• 8+ years experience in optimizing SQL queries and data replication
• 8+ years experience in developing monitoring tools and tuning databases
Preferred:
• Expertise in at least two database technologies (i.e. MSSQL, MySQL, Postgres, Oracle, Clickhouse, Apache Iceberg etc.)
• Strong attention to detail, high degree of accuracy, excellent oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to meet deadlines
• Experience with highly available solutions and clustered environments
• Ability to participate in and contribute to conversations regarding planning, status updates, root cause analysis, and other collaborations
• Knowledge of configuration management automation and limiting the amount of manual toil
• Knowledge of data structure design and modeling
• Understanding of infrastructure such that you can assist in determining where in the infrastructure a problem originates (whether from a database issue or other)
• Good knowledge of development cycle to interface well with developers
• Experience with Oracle RAC, RMAN, Barman and similar backup/troubleshooting technologies
• Experience working with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems
• Have a working knowledge and provide basic support for MS SQL and Windows Server
• Experience with GIT and Python
• Machine learning experience
• Big Data experience
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.
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Industry
Aerospace product and parts manufacturing, data services, guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing and satellite telecommunications
Company size
1,001 - 5,000 Employees
Headquarters location
Hawthorne, CA, US