Sr. Site Reliability Engineer; Software, Data
Listed on 2026-02-05
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IT/Tech
Cloud Computing, Systems Engineer
Sr. Site Reliability Engineer (Application Software, Data)
Hawthorne, CA
Space
X 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 Space
X is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Upgrade existing distributed systems to become sharded and geo-redundant in multiple data centers
- Advance existing deployment, monitoring, and alerting infrastructure to support a multi-region environment
- Closely collaborate with engineers across all programs to create highly operable, scalable, and maintainable products
- Engage throughout the whole software development lifecycle of services — from inception to design, deployment, operation, and iterative refinement
- Focus on performance bottlenecks and performance improvement techniques
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or scientific discipline and 5 years of software development experience; OR 7+ years of professional experience building software with site reliability or Dev Ops in lieu of a degree
- Experience with Linux operating systems
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- 5+ years of rigorous experience with site reliability or Dev Ops
- Experience with Kubernetes and Istio for on-premise deployment
- Experience with data processing platforms such as Apache Kafka, Spark, HBase, HDFS, Flink
- Experience troubleshooting hardware and network-layer issues
- Programming experience in Python, C#, Java, Scala, or similar languages
- Good understanding of version control, testing, continuous integration, build, deployment and monitoring
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Willing to work extended hours and weekends when needed
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Pay Range:
Software Engineer/Senior: $ - $ per year
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on knowledge, education, and experience. Base salary is part of a broader rewards package including potential stock incentives, bonuses, comprehensive medical/vision/dental coverage, and 401(k) retirement plan.
Space
X is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment is based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally protected status.
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X provides reasonable accommodations for applicants during the application process. If you require accommodation, contact
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