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Software Engineer, DevOps (Starlink)

SpaceX· Starlink Network Engineering
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Redmond, WA$125k - $150kfull-timePosted 4mo ago

About the role

Software engineer specializing in developer operations for Starlink, responsible for end-to-end lifecycle of software, enabling rapid and reliable development and deployment across the Starlink stack.

Responsibilities

  • 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
  • Monitoring and data analysis 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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a STEM discipline and 1+ years of combined software development experience (professional and/or internship); or 3+ years of professional experience in software development in lieu of a degree
  • Development experience in Python, Go, or C++

Skills

Nice to have:DevOps / SRE experienceTesting, CI/CD, monitoringBuild systemsLinux, Docker, KubernetesGitOps / ArgoCDPythonDebugging and performance optimizationLarge-scale systemsSoftware development in real-world apps

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • short and long-term disability insurance
  • life insurance
  • paid parental leave
  • vacation and holidays per year (3 weeks of paid vacation and 10+ paid holidays)
  • employee discounts and perks
  • space shuttle transportation to Redmond office from Seattle area (shuttle program)
Last updated Aug 19, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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