Software Engineer, DevOps (Starlink)
Location: Redmond, Washington, US
Recruiter: SpaceX
Date posted: Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Job Description:
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 ofenabling human life on Mars.
SOFTWARE ENGINEER, DEVOPS (STARLINK)
Want to build the next era of the Internet?Want to develop the infrastructure necessary tobring high speed broadband to every corner of the world?
Join the team responsible for enabling the rapid development velocity that is critical to the success of Starlink. As a software engineer specializing in developer operations, you will engage with other Starlink engineers to learn about their systems, workflows, and challenges. You will take this knowledge and your passion for building great software to develop systems that allow our teams to innovate rapidly and reliably. You will be responsible for the complete life-cycle of the software you create, including development, testing, and support.
Your creativity and relentless commitment to quality will be critical to the reliability of our service and the success of our business.You are the engineer that other engineers can count on; you are technically excellent, you attack every problem with enthusiasm, you care deeply about what it takes to build high quality software.
Aerospace experience is not required to be successful here - rather we look for smart, motivated, collaborative engineers who love solving problems and want to make an impact on an inspiring mission.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Invent tools and processes that enable fast, accurate, and easy-to-use development and deployment systemsProvide fast and comprehensive software validation, including virtualized, hardware-in-the-loop, and on-orbit test platformsMonitoring and data analysis in support of a continuous integration and release systemHands-on integration and troubleshooting across the entire Starlink stackCreate and manage core infrastructure such as databases and software librariesIdentify areas for improvement and create innovative solutions that enable high developer velocity BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelors degree in computer science, information systems/IT, engineering, math, or STEM discipline and 1+ years of professional or internship experience; or 3+ years of professional experience in software development in lieu of a degreeDevelopment experience in Python, Go, or C++ PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
DevOps, site reliability engineering, or systems administration experienceDeep understanding of testing, continuous integration, build, deployment and continuous monitoringStrong understanding of relevant technologies, such as: Bazel or other build systemsLinux, Docker, Kubernetes, or similar technologiesGitOps, ArgoCD, or other relevant experience Fluency in PythonStrong skills in debugging, performance optimization, and unit testingExperience managing large scale systemsDeveloped and deployed software that has been used in real world applications/projectsCreative approach to problem solving, exceptional analytical skills and engineering fundamentalsExcellent communication skills both written and verbalAbility to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay range:Data Engineer/Engineer I: $122,500.00 - $145,000.00/per yearData Engineer/Engineer II: $140,000.00 - $170,000.00/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 . 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.
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