Software Infrastructure Engineer (Starlink)

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k)

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP is seeking a Software Infrastructure Engineer to support the Starlink project in Redmond, WA. The ideal candidate will develop automation for computing resources, manage core infrastructure, and collaborate closely with software engineering teams to ensure scalability and efficiency.

This role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and professional experience with Linux, infrastructure tools like Terraform, and scripting languages such as Python. The position also offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of professional experience in systems administration, site reliability engineering, or DevOps.
• Experience with Terraform, Ansible, or other infrastructure tools.
• Development experience in Python, C++ or C.

Responsibilities

• Develop automation to deploy and manage on‑premise compute resources.
• Deploy and manage core infrastructure such as databases and monitoring.
• Collaborate closely with software engineers on scalable products.

Skills

Linux operating systems

Terraform

Ansible

Containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)

Python

C++ or C

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems/IT, or an engineering discipline

Tools

Bash

Python-based development frameworks

Job description

Software Infrastructure Engineer (Starlink)

Location: Redmond, WA

SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make space exploration possible. We are deploying Starlink, the world’s most advanced broadband internet system, supporting millions of users worldwide. We seek engineers to design, operate, and scale the infrastructure that runs the satellite constellation.

Responsibilities

• Develop automation to deploy and manage on‑premise compute resources
• Deploy and manage core infrastructure such as databases, monitoring, and distributed storage
• Collaborate closely with software engineers to create highly scalable, operable, and maintainable products
• Engage in and improve the full 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
• Monitor and analyze data to support continuous integration and release systems
• Integrate and troubleshoot 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

BASIC 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 these areas 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 (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience in Bash, Python, and/or other scripting languages
• Development experience in Python, C++ or C

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• 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, and continuous monitoring
• Strong understanding of relevant technologies such as Bazel, Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, or similar
• Focus on performance bottlenecks and performance improvement techniques
• Understanding of databases and data modeling
• Experience with automatically managing dozens, hundreds, or thousands of servers (e.g., Terraform, Ansible)
• Strong networking knowledge of TCP/IP
• Excellent communications skills both formal and informal

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Pay ranges vary by level. Base salary will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis. Additional benefits include long‑term incentives, discretionary bonuses, employee stock purchase plan, comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, 401(k), disability and life insurance, paid parental leave, paid vacation, paid holidays, and other perks.

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicants must be a U.S. citizen or meet the specified eligibility criteria.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is governed on merit and qualifications and will not be influenced by any protected status.