Sr. Software Engineer, DevOps (Starlink)

InvestedintheMission; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company stock

Paid time off

Shuttle service

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Senior DevOps/Starlink software engineer to build the next era of high‑velocity development. You will own tooling, validation, and deployment across the Starlink stack, enabling rapid, reliable software updates while collaborating with multiple engineering teams.

You will work on Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines, applying strong debugging and performance optimization skills to large‑scale systems in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or STEM discipline and 5+ years of software engineering experience; OR 7+ years of professional experience in software development in lieu of a degree.
• Development experience in Python, Go, or C++

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

Skills

DevOps

Site reliability

Python

Go

C++

Linux

Docker

Kubernetes

GitOps

ArgoCD

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/STEM

Tools

Bazel

Job description

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. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

SR. SOFTWARE ENGINEER, DEVOPS (STARLINK)

Want to build the next era of the Internet? Want to develop the infrastructure necessary to bring high speed broadband to every corner of the world?

Join the team responsible for enabling the rapid development velocity that is critical to the success of Starlink. As a software engineer specializing in developer operations, you will engage with other Starlink engineers to learn about their systems, workflows, and challenges. You will take this knowledge and your passion for building great software to develop systems that allow our teams to innovate rapidly and reliably. You will be responsible for the complete life-cycle of the software you create, including development, testing, and support.

Your creativity and relentless commitment to quality will be critical to the reliability of our service and the success of our business. You are the engineer that other engineers can count on; you are technically excellent, you attack every problem with enthusiasm, you care deeply about what it takes to build high quality software.

Aerospace experience is not required to be successful here - rather we look for smart, motivated, collaborative engineers who love solving problems and want to make an impact on an inspiring mission.

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

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or STEM discipline and 5+ years of software engineering experience; OR 7+ years of professional experience in software development in lieu of a degree
• Development experience in Python, Go, or C++

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 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

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

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

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range: Level 3: $165,000.00 - $230,000.00

• Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX.
• You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks.
• You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.
• Employees in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law.
• Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affi­rmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [e-mail].