SpaceX
Aerospace
Sr.SoftwareEngineer,DevOps(Starlink)
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“Sr. Software Engineer, DevOps (Starlink) at SpaceX. Skills: DevOps, Software development, Infrastructure. Invent tools and processes that enable fast, accurate,. Provide fast and comprehensive software validation”
What You'll Achieve.
Enable rapid development velocity; Ensure reliability of our service; Achieve success of our business
Industry & Context.
Problem solving; Analytical skills; Troubleshooting
Extended hours, Weekends, ITAR requirements
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or STEM discipline and 5+ years of software engineering OR 7+ years of professional experience in software development in lieu of a degree, Development experience in Python, Go, or C++
Nice to Have
DevOps, site reliability engineering, or systems administration experience, Deep understanding of testing, continuous integration, build, deployment and continuous monitoring, Developed and deployed software that has been used in real world applications/projects, Creative approach to problem solving, Exceptional analytical skills, Engineering fundamentals, Excellent communication skills both written and verbal, Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements
What You'll Do.
Invent tools and processes that enable fast
Provide fast and comprehensive software validation
Monitor and analyze data in support of a
Integrate and troubleshoot across the entire Starlink stack
Create and manage core infrastructure such as databases
Identify areas for improvement
Create innovative solutions that enable high developer velocity
Develop systems that allow teams to innovate rapidly
Responsible for the complete life-cycle of the software
Support software developed
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Engage with other Starlink 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. 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 infrastruc
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