Site Reliability Engineer • Senior

Who you are

You have 5+ years of experience in site reliability engineering, particularly with Linux systems — you've managed and optimized Kubernetes clusters in production environments, ensuring high availability and performance. Your deep working knowledge of containerized technologies allows you to design and maintain robust systems that support critical business functions.

You are proficient in using tools like Ansible and Terraform for infrastructure automation — your experience includes installing, managing, and scaling Kubernetes and RKE clusters, which has equipped you with the skills to handle complex deployments and configurations. You thrive in challenging environments and are known for your problem-solving abilities and innovative thinking.

Your strong communication skills enable you to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams — you understand the importance of gathering requirements and translating them into technical solutions that meet the needs of engineering teams. You take personal responsibility for the processes and systems you create, always aiming to improve efficiency and reliability.

You are flexible and adaptable, able to flourish in a fast-paced setting — your self-motivation and ingenuity drive you to excel in your role, making you a valuable asset to any team. You are passionate about technology and its potential to enable human life on Mars, aligning with SpaceX's mission.

Desirable

Experience with cloud platforms and CI/CD pipelines would be a plus — familiarity with monitoring tools and practices can enhance your contributions to the team. A background in software development can also be beneficial, as it allows for a deeper understanding of the applications running on the infrastructure you manage.

What you'll do

As a Senior IT Linux Site Reliability Engineer at SpaceX, you will be responsible for installing, managing, and optimizing Kubernetes clusters — your role will involve working closely with other engineers to gather requirements and design solutions that support the demanding needs of SpaceX's engineering teams. You will build highly resilient and scalable systems, ensuring that they perform optimally under various conditions.

You will exercise a high degree of personal responsibility for the processes and tools you create — your work will directly contribute to the goal of making humanity an interplanetary species. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to research, evaluate, and deploy software platforms that run in Kubernetes, ensuring they meet the highest standards of performance and reliability.

Your responsibilities will also include making recommendations for improvements and justifying your choices based on data and best practices — you will be expected to stay updated on the latest technologies and trends in site reliability engineering and apply them to your work. You will play a key role in scaling and optimizing systems to support critical business functions, making your contributions vital to the success of SpaceX.

What we offer

At SpaceX, you will be part of a mission-driven company that is at the forefront of space exploration — you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and contribute to projects that have a significant impact on the future of humanity. We offer a collaborative and innovative work environment where your ideas and contributions are valued.

You will have access to professional development opportunities and resources to help you grow in your career — we encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we believe in the potential of diverse teams to drive innovation. Join us in our mission to make life multi-planetary.