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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer, DevOps (Starlink) - **Company:** Space Exploration Technologies Corp. - **Location:** Redmond, WA, United States - **Salary:** $125,000.0 - $150,000.0 - **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position - **Skills:** Data Analysis, Unit Testing, C++ (Programming Language), Databases, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Linux, DevOps, Hardware-In-The-Loop Simulation, Python (Programming Language), Performance Tuning, Reliability Engineering, Software Engineering, Verification and Validation (Software), Kubernetes, Information Technology, Build Tools, Software Library, Docker - **Published:** October 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17142945?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17142945%2FSoftware-Engineer-Devops-Starlink-Washington-Redmond ## About the Role * 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++ PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: * DevOps, site reliability engineering, or systems administration experience * Deep understanding of testing, continuous integration, build, deployment and continuous monitoring * Strong understanding of relevant technologies, such as: * Bazel or other build systems * Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, or similar technologies * GitOps, ArgoCD, or other relevant experience Fluency in Python Strong skills in debugging, performance optimization, and unit testing Experience managing large scale systems Developed and deployed software that has been used in real world applications/projects Creative approach to problem solving, exceptional analytical skills and engineering fundamentals Excellent communication skills both written and verbal Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements, * 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 Do you want to build the next era of the Internet? Do you want to develop the infrastructure necessary to bring high speed broadband to every corner of the world? Join the team responsible for enabling the rapid development velocity that is critical to the success of Starlink. As a software engineer specializing in developer operations, you will engage with other Starlink engineers to learn about their systems, workflows, and challenges. You will take this knowledge and your passion for building great software to develop systems that allow our teams to innovate rapidly and reliably. You will be responsible for the complete life-cycle of the software you create, including development, testing, and support. Your creativity and relentless commitment to quality will be critical to the reliability of our service and the success of our business.You are the engineer that other engineers can count on; you are technically excellent, you attack every problem with enthusiasm, you care deeply about what it takes to build high quality software. Aerospace experience is not required to be successful here - rather we look for smart, motivated, collaborative engineers who love solving problems and want to make an impact on an inspiring mission., * 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 ## Related Videos - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Shifting Stress to Progress— Understanding DevOps to do DevOps Better](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/268-shifting-stress-to-progress-understanding-devops-to-do-devops-better) - [What I learned as a developer from accidents in space](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/642-what-i-learned-as-a-developer-from-accidents-in-space) - [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 - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [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) - [Best Countries for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/267-best-countries-for-software-engineers) - [How Much FAANG Companies Actually Pay Software Engineers in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/230-how-much-faang-companies-actually-pay-software-engineers-in-2025)