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Site Reliability Engineer (Raptor)

SpaceX, Hawthorne, CA

Posted pay

$125K–$175K

a year

Location: Hawthorne, CA
Work type: Not given
Level: Not given
Experience: 2+ years
Skills in the job text: Python
Kubernetes
Docker
Ansible
Bash
Linux
Posted: Jul 15, 2026
Last check: 9 h ago
Job type: Infra, platform & SRE, Inference & ML systems

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The role

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.

What you will do

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.

What you need

Basic qualifications

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.

Itar 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.

Nice to have

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.

Pay and benefits

Site Reliability Engineer/Level 1: $125,000.00 - $150,000.00/per year Site Reliability Engineer/Level 2: $145,000.00 - $175,000.00/per year

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks.

You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

About SpaceX

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

Legal notes

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.

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