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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Site Reliability Engineer - **Company:** Space Exploration Technologies Corp. - **Location:** Hawthorne, United States - **Salary:** $125,000.0 - $150,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Business Analytics Applications, Systems Engineering, Bash Shell, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Linux, InfiniBand, Python (Programming Language), Windows Servers, Reliability Engineering, Ansible, Software Construction, Software Deployment, Virtualization Technology, Network Switches, Scripting, Sysadmin, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Hardware Infrastructure, Puppet, Ansys, Industrial Software, Docker - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/site-reliability-engineer-raptor-spacex-8752219 ## About the Role * 1+ years of hands-on experience with client and server hardware/software, management tools, enterprise networking, virtualization, and security technologies. * Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or scientific discipline; OR 2+ years of professional experience building software in lieu of a degree. * Experience with Linux and Windows server software. PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: * 1+ year of systems engineering experience * Experience with scripting languages (Bash, Python), automation (Puppet, Ansible), and other common sysadmin tools. * Experience building, deploying, and troubleshooting large-scale compute systems. * Familiarity with resource development and management (Kubernetes, Docker). * Familiarity with engineering and analysis applications, such as CFD and FEA. * Familiarity with diagnosing bottlenecks and designing systems for performance. * Able to work effectively in a dynamic environment while assuming high levels of responsibility and demonstrating accountability for rocket engine-level outcomes., * To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here. ## Description SpaceX is looking for a Site Reliability Engineer with a strong drive to solve challenging problems in the Raptor engine organization. You will be empowered to solve a wide range of systems engineering problems - including High Performance Computing, System performance, networking, manufacturing infrastructure - with the singular goal of accelerating the pace of rocket engine development and delivering excellent results. You will work with engineering, analysis, IT, and facilities teams to identify and solve fundamental challenges to scaling the department engineering output., * Manage server infrastructure, HPC systems, storage systems, networks, and high-speed interconnect (Infiniband). * Design, procure, and integrate infrastructure systems. * Work with propulsion engineering staff to solve critical bottlenecks. * Coordinate and communicate with company -wide infrastructure and IT teams. * Support application deployment (ANSYS, StarCCM+, manufacturing software) for best performance of software on real-world systems. ## Related Videos - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [From Space to Software: Reliability Lessons 40 Years After Challenger](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100283-from-space-to-software-reliability-lessons-40-years-after-challenger) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Cloud Vendor Lock-In - Is it just a new version of the Database Abstraction Layers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1185-cloud-vendor-lock-in-is-it-just-a-new-version-of-the-database-abstraction-layers) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) - [Docker build without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100114-docker-build-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs)