Senior Software Engineer - DevOps for Starlink

About the Role

We're hiring a Senior Software Engineer specializing in DevOps for Starlink. This remote role offers the opportunity to build the next era of the Internet by developing the infrastructure necessary to bring high-speed broadband to every corner of the world. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will engage with other Starlink engineers to learn about their systems, workflows, and challenges. Your creativity and relentless commitment to quality will be critical to the reliability of our service and the success of our business.

What You'll Do

• 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 in support of a continuous integration and release system.
• Hands-on integration and troubleshooting 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or STEM discipline and 5+ years of software engineering experience; OR 7+ years of professional experience in software development in lieu of a degree.
• Development experience in Python, Go, or C++.
• DevOps, site reliability engineering, or systems administration experience.
• Deep understanding of testing, continuous integration, build, deployment, and continuous monitoring.
• Strong understanding of relevant technologies, such as Bazel or other build systems, Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, or similar technologies.
• Fluency in Python with strong skills in debugging, performance optimization, and unit testing.
• Experience managing large scale systems and developed software that has been used in real-world applications/projects.

Nice to Have

• Creative approach to problem solving, exceptional analytical skills, and engineering fundamentals.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary range of $160,000 - $225,000 per year.
• Long-term incentives, including company stock or long-term cash awards.
• Access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
• Short and long-term disability insurance and life insurance.
• Paid parental leave and various other discounts and perks.
• 3 weeks of paid vacation and eligibility for 10 or more paid holidays per year.
• Company shuttles for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office.