SpaceX

Aerospace

SoftwareEngineer,DevOps(Starlink)

$115–155k ~AI est. Redmond, Washington, United States Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Software Engineer, DevOps (Starlink) at SpaceX. Skills: DevOps, Software development, Infrastructure. Invent tools and processes. Enable fast development”

What You'll Achieve.

Enable rapid development velocity; Enable rapid innovation; Enable reliable innovation

Industry & Context.

Aerospace
Problems you'll solve

Problem solving; Analytical skills; Troubleshooting

Eligibility Requirements

Work extended hours, Work weekends, ITAR requirements

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or STEM, 1+ years software development experience, 3+ years professional software development experience, Development experience in Python, Go, or C++

Nice to Have

DevOps experience, Site reliability engineering experience, Systems administration experience, Deep understanding of testing, Continuous integration understanding, Build understanding, Deployment understanding, Continuous monitoring understanding, Experience managing large scale systems, Developed and deployed software used in real world applications, Creative approach to problem solving, Exceptional analytical skills, Engineering fundamentals, Excellent communication skills, Ability to work effectively in dynamic environment

What You'll Do.

Invent tools and processes

Enable fast development

Enable accurate development

Enable easy-to-use development

Enable fast deployment

Enable accurate deployment

Enable easy-to-use deployment

Provide fast software validation

Provide comprehensive software validation

Perform virtualized testing

Perform hardware-in-the-loop testing

Perform on-orbit test platforms

Monitoring for CI/release system

Data analysis for CI/release system

Hands-on integration across stack

Troubleshooting across stack

Create core infrastructure

Manage core infrastructure

Identify areas for improvement

Create innovative solutions

Enable high developer velocity

Develop systems for rapid innovation

Develop systems for reliable innovation

Responsible for complete life-cycle

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Engage with Starlink engineers; Work with other engineers

Communication Scope

Written communication; Verbal communication

Process & Methodology

Continuous integration, Release system

Full 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. SOFTWARE ENGINEER, DEVOPS (STARLINK) Do you want to build the next era of the Internet? Do you 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

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