Software Infrastructure Engineer; Starlink

Software Infrastructure Engineer (Starlink)

Location:

Redmond, WA

Space

X is actively developing the technologies to make space exploration possible. We are deploying Starlink, the world’s most advanced broadband internet system, supporting millions of users worldwide. We seek engineers to design, operate, and scale the infrastructure that runs the satellite constellation.

• Develop automation to deploy and manage on‑premise compute resources
• Deploy and manage core infrastructure such as databases, monitoring, and distributed storage
• Collaborate closely with software engineers to create highly scalable, operable, and maintainable products
• Engage in and improve the full lifecycle of services – from inception and design, through deployment, operation, and refinement
• 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
• Monitor and analyze data to support continuous integration and release systems
• Integrate and troubleshoot across the entire Starlink stack
• Create and manage core infrastructure such as databases and software libraries
• Identify areas for improvement and create innovative solutions that enable high developer velocity

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems/IT, or an engineering discipline AND 1+ years of professional experience in systems administration, site reliability engineering, or Dev Ops; OR 3+ years of professional experience in these areas in lieu of a degree
• 1+ years of professional experience with Linux operating systems
• Experience with Terraform, Ansible, or other infrastructure tools
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience in Bash, Python, and/or other scripting languages
• Development experience in Python, C++ or C

• 1+ years of experience with Python and Python‑based development frameworks
• Strong understanding of virtualization and hypervisor technologies
• Knowledge of Linux boot process and systems configuration
• Deep understanding of testing, continuous integration, build, deployment, and continuous monitoring
• Strong understanding of relevant technologies such as Bazel, Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, or similar
• Focus on performance bottlenecks and performance improvement techniques
• Understanding of databases and data modeling
• Experience with automatically managing dozens, hundreds, or thousands of servers (e.g., Terraform, Ansible)
• Strong networking knowledge of TCP/IP
• Excellent communications skills both formal and informal

• Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed

Pay ranges vary by level. Base salary will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis. Additional benefits include long‑term incentives, discretionary bonuses, employee stock purchase plan, comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, 401(k), disability and life insurance, paid parental leave, paid vacation, paid holidays, and other perks.

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicants must be a U.S. citizen or meet the specified eligibility criteria.

Space

X is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is governed on merit and qualifications and will not be influenced by any protected status.