Sr. Site Reliability Engineer - Top Secret Clearance - SpaceX
Hawthorne, CA 90250
About the Job
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
SITE RELIABILITY ENGINEER - TOP SECRET CLEARANCEAs a Senior Site Reliability Engineer, you will architect, develop, and test key aspects of the infrastructure for an in-house solution for analysis, simulation, prototyping, and operation of software in support of all SpaceX flight systems
You will have full ownership of the automation and technical infrastructure to support scalable high-performance web applications that manage large volumes of data in addition to a suite of simulation and test products
In this high-impact role, you will work across engineering groups to build a high-throughput distributed system that will be used to develop, demonstrate, and operate cutting-edge software and hardware
We are looking for smart, motivated software engineers who enjoy taking on complex challenges, work well in dynamic environments, and care about software best practices. Our application software is critical to future mission success and we have no shortage of interesting challenges that require innovative, cutting-edge solutions.RESPONSIBILITIES:Architect application and database clusters leveraging microservices in support of SpaceX flight systems for both on-premises and in the cloud deploymentsDevelop automation to deploy and manage applications both on-premises and in the cloud utilizing infrastructure as code where necessaryCollaborate with software engineers to create highly scalable, operable and maintainable productsCollaborate with IT and software engineers to develop test automation suite leveraging DevOps infrastructureDevelop policies and automation in collaboration with IT and software engineers to ensure compliance with DevSecOps best practicesCollaborate with IT and software engineers to develop policies and automation to ensure security compliance requirements are fulfilledEngage in and improve the whole lifecycle of services -- from inception and design, through deployment, operation and refinementBASIC 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 degree3+ year of experience with Linux operating systemsExperience 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 GCPExperience in Bash, Python, and/or other scripting languagesActive Secret, Top Secret, Top Secret SCI, OR ability and willingness to obtain a Top Secret clearancePREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:5+ years of systems administration, site reliability engineering, or DevOps experience3+ years of experience working with Kubernetes, Docker, or similar technologiesStrong understanding of message queue technologies such as RabbitMQ or KafkaStrong understanding of virtualization and hypervisor technologiesUnderstanding of databases and performance tuningExperience with identity management and authentication protocolsFocus on performance bottlenecks and performance improvement techniquesExcellent communication skills with the ability to communicate with customers, peers, management, etc
in both formal and informal situationsAbility to quickly learn new tools and frameworksADDITIONAL 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 yearYour 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
Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.SR
SITE RELIABILITY ENGINEER - TOP SECRET CLEARANCEAs a Senior Site Reliability Engineer, you will architect, develop, and test key aspects of the infrastructure for an in-house solution for analysis, simulation, prototyping, and operation of software in support of all SpaceX flight systems
You will have full ownership of the automation and technical infrastructure to support scalable high-performance web applications that manage large volumes of data in addition to a suite of simulation and test products
In this high-impact role, you will work across engineering groups to build a high-throughput distributed system that will be used to develop, demonstrate, and operate cutting-edge software and hardware
We are looking for smart, motivated software engineers who enjoy taking on complex challenges, work well in dynamic environments, and care about software best practices. Our application software is critical to future mission success and we have no shortage of interesting challenges that require innovative, cutting-edge solutions.RESPONSIBILITIES:Architect application and database clusters leveraging microservices in support of SpaceX flight systems for both on-premises and in the cloud deploymentsDevelop automation to deploy and manage applications both on-premises and in the cloud utilizing infrastructure as code where necessaryCollaborate with software engineers to create highly scalable, operable and maintainable productsCollaborate with IT and software engineers to develop test automation suite leveraging DevOps infrastructureDevelop policies and automation in collaboration with IT and software engineers to ensure compliance with DevSecOps best practicesCollaborate with IT and software engineers to develop policies and automation to ensure security compliance requirements are fulfilledEngage in and improve the whole lifecycle of services -- from inception and design, through deployment, operation and refinementBASIC 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 degree3+ year of experience with Linux operating systemsExperience 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 GCPExperience in Bash, Python, and/or other scripting languagesActive Secret, Top Secret, Top Secret SCI, OR ability and willingness to obtain a Top Secret clearancePREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:5+ years of systems administration, site reliability engineering, or DevOps experience3+ years of experience working with Kubernetes, Docker, or similar technologiesStrong understanding of message queue technologies such as RabbitMQ or KafkaStrong understanding of virtualization and hypervisor technologiesUnderstanding of databases and performance tuningExperience with identity management and authentication protocolsFocus on performance bottlenecks and performance improvement techniquesExcellent communication skills with the ability to communicate with customers, peers, management, etc
in both formal and informal situationsAbility to quickly learn new tools and frameworksADDITIONAL 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 yearYour 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
.
Source : SpaceX