Site Reliability Engineer - Top Secret Clearance

Who you are

You have a strong background in site reliability engineering, with experience in designing and developing solutions for complex systems. You thrive in high-pressure environments and enjoy tackling challenging problems that require innovative solutions. Your expertise in cloud technologies, particularly AWS, allows you to effectively deploy and manage applications in both on-premises and cloud environments. You are proficient in using Docker for containerization, ensuring that applications run smoothly across different environments. Your familiarity with Linux systems enables you to manage and optimize server performance effectively.

You possess excellent collaboration skills, working seamlessly with cross-functional teams to achieve common goals. You understand the importance of software best practices and are committed to maintaining high standards in your work. Your analytical mindset helps you identify potential issues before they become critical, ensuring the reliability and performance of the systems you manage. You are motivated by the mission of SpaceX and are eager to contribute to the future of space exploration.

Desirable

Experience with distributed systems and high-throughput applications is a plus. Familiarity with automation tools and CI/CD pipelines will enhance your ability to streamline deployment processes. A background in simulation and emulation products will be beneficial as you work on developing key aspects of SpaceX's flight systems.

What you'll do

As a Site Reliability Engineer at SpaceX, you will take ownership of developing automation solutions to deploy and manage applications effectively. You will work on core infrastructure technologies, ensuring that applications are scalable and high-performing. Your role will involve collaborating with various engineering groups to build distributed systems that support the development and demonstration of cutting-edge software and hardware.

You will be responsible for designing and implementing monitoring and alerting systems to ensure the reliability of applications. Your expertise will help in identifying performance bottlenecks and optimizing system resources. You will also contribute to the development of best practices for incident management and response, ensuring that the team is prepared to handle any challenges that arise.

In addition to your technical responsibilities, you will play a key role in mentoring junior engineers, sharing your knowledge and experience to help them grow in their careers. You will participate in code reviews and contribute to the continuous improvement of the team's processes and practices. Your work will directly impact the success of SpaceX's missions, making your contributions vital to the company's goals.

What we offer

At SpaceX, you will be part of a mission-driven team that is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technology and exploration. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for professional growth and development. You will work in a collaborative environment where your ideas and contributions are valued. Join us in our mission to make life multi-planetary and be part of a team that is shaping the future of humanity in space.