BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems/IT, or an engineering discipline; OR 5+ years of professional experience in software, DevOps, or site reliability engineering in lieu of a degree
- 3+ year of experience with Linux operating systems
- Experience building and managing production systems leveraging containerization technologies (i.e. Docker, Kubernetes)
- Experience with designing and managing solutions in cloud environments such as AWS, Azure or GCP
- Experience in Bash, Python, and/or other scripting languages
- Active Secret, Top Secret, Top Secret SCI, OR ability and willingness to obtain a Top Secret clearance
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- 5+ years of systems administration, site reliability engineering, or DevOps experience
- 3+ years of experience working with Kubernetes, Docker, or similar technologies
- Strong understanding of message queue technologies such as RabbitMQ or Kafka
- Strong understanding of virtualization and hypervisor technologies
- Understanding of databases and performance tuning
- Experience with identity management and authentication protocols
- Focus on performance bottlenecks and performance improvement techniques
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate with customers, peers, management, etc. in both formal and informal situations
- Ability to quickly learn new tools and frameworks
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Willing to work extended hours and weekends when needed
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay Range:
Software Engineer/Senior: $160,000.00 - $220,000.00/per year
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
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, stock options, 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 & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.
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 notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.