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Sr. Software Engineer, DevOps (Starlink)

SpaceX· Starlink Network Engineering
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Redmond, WA$165k - $230kFull-timePosted 4mo ago

About the role

Software engineer specializing in developer operations for Starlink, responsible for end-to-end development, testing, deployment, and support of infrastructure and tools to enable rapid, reliable software delivery for Starlink.

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, 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++

Skills

Required:DevOps / Site Reliability EngineeringTesting, CI/CD, build, deployment, monitoring
Nice to have:Build systems and toolingLinux / Docker / KubernetesGitOps / ArgoCDPythonDebugging and performance optimization

Benefits

  • Long-term incentives (stock or long-term cash awards)
  • Discretionary bonuses and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • 3 weeks of paid vacation
  • 10+ paid holidays per year
  • Paid sick time (Washington State)
  • Company shuttles for travel between Seattle locations and SpaceX Redmond office
Last updated Jul 22, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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