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SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA · Production · first seen 2026-09-03
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Database Reliability Engineer

SpaceX is looking for a Database Reliability Engineer to join the IT Engineering organization. You will be part of a team responsible for all database technologies used throughout SpaceX, managing systems that support our mission to enable human life on Mars.

You will need strong technical knowledge in Microsoft SQL and PowerBI, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. You should be a self-starter with strong knowledge of Windows, server and storage infrastructure, and troubleshooting.

What You Will Do

  • Partner with internal customers to understand challenges, plan improvements and anticipate future needs.
  • Perform root cause analysis of production-related database issues.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize schemas, queries, and database/server configurations.
  • Execute data migration and transformation from OLTP to OLAP systems.
  • Develop code to automate routine tasks using PowerShell or similar scripting languages.
  • Engineer, deploy and maintain Microsoft SQL database monitoring.
  • Address critical support situations with effective solutions to database technical issues.
  • Manage PowerBI licensing, utilization and permissions; provide optimization guidance to users.
  • Provide backup and restore solutions with comprehensive testing.
  • Engineer, implement and routinely test Disaster Recovery strategies.
  • Develop and maintain documentation and support runbooks.
  • Support professional growth of other database engineering and administration staff.
  • Participate in an on-call rotation.

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or engineering and 5+ years IT experience; OR 7+ years professional experience in database reliability or DevOps in lieu of degree.
  • 7+ years experience monitoring and tuning databases for high availability and performance.
  • 5+ years experience optimizing SQL queries and data replication and transformation.

Preferred Skills and Experience

  • Proficient in SQL Server and at least one other database technology (Postgres, MySQL, ClickHouse).
  • Proficient in SQL Server resiliency and high availability methods including log shipping, availability groups, database mirroring and replication.
  • Expertise in scaling large critical databases with high uptime and performance expectations.
  • Ability to provide technical leadership in high-stress situations such as production outages.
  • Knowledge of configuration management automation.
  • Knowledge of data structure design and modeling.
  • Understanding of hardware in relation to SQL Server including SAN, virtualization and basic networking.
  • Knowledge of development cycle to interface well with developers.
  • Working knowledge of adjacent database technologies (Postgres, ClickHouse, MySQL).
  • Strong attention to detail, accuracy, oral and written communication skills, and ability to meet deadlines.
  • Openness to learning new database technologies, especially column-oriented databases.
  • Expertise in reporting options (SQL reports, PowerBI).
  • Understanding of big data and data warehouse concepts and technologies.

Additional Requirements

  • Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as needed to respond to network and server errors after hours.
  • This role is onsite in Hawthorne, CA. Remote work or hybrid arrangements will not be considered.

Compensation and Benefits

Pay Range: Level 3: $135,000 - $175,000 annually

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

Base salary is one part of your total rewards package. You may be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, discretionary bonuses, and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

You will receive 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 will accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to company policy.

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.