Mission-Critical Software Engineer

2 weeks ago

Hawthorne, California, United States SpaceX Full time

At SpaceX, we're pushing the boundaries of space exploration and development. As a Mission-Critical Software Engineer, you'll play a vital role in creating and maintaining the software systems that enable our missions to succeed.

We're seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our team as a SpaceX Systems Reliability Specialist. In this role, you'll be responsible for designing and implementing reliable and scalable software systems that meet the needs of our rapidly growing organization.

The Data-Driven Site Reliability Engineer will be responsible for ensuring the reliability and performance of our data-driven systems. This includes designing and implementing data pipelines, monitoring and troubleshooting system performance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve issues.

Responsibilities:

  • Design and implement reliable and scalable software systems
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve issues
  • Monitor and troubleshoot system performance
  • Design and implement data pipelines

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or scientific discipline
  • 2+ years of professional experience building software with site reliability or DevOps
  • Experience with Linux operating systems
  • Programming experience in Python, C#, Java, Scala, Go, or similar languages

Preferred Skills and Experience:

  • 5+ years of rigorous experience with site reliability or DevOps for web applications
  • Experience with in-stream, big data processing and analytics using Apache Kafka, Spark, Flink, SQL, or similar
  • Experience with relational and non-relational databases, data lakes, e.g. HBase, Hive, Delta Lake, PostgreSQL, CockroachDB, or similar

Additional Requirements:

  • Willing to work extended hours and weekends when needed

Compensation and Benefits:

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.

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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