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SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA · Production · first seen 2026-08-01
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Database Reliability Engineer

SpaceX is looking for an experienced Database Reliability Engineer with expert-level technical knowledge and broad hands-on experience in Oracle and PostgreSQL database technologies. You will join the IT Engineering organization as part of a team responsible for all database technologies used throughout SpaceX. You should be a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment, with strong knowledge of Linux, server/storage infrastructure, and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

  • Own the health, uptime and performance of all Oracle and PostgreSQL databases
  • Partner with internal customers to understand challenges, plan improvements and anticipate future needs
  • Develop code for automation of routine tasks using Python, bash, or similar scripting languages
  • Engineer, deploy, maintain and own all aspects of database monitoring
  • Provide comprehensive and fully vetted backup restore solutions
  • Engineer, implement and routinely test disaster recovery strategies
  • Identify and optimize abusive queries to increase system efficiency
  • Design and standardize test conditions and test cases for queries and reports
  • Research and troubleshoot data questions and provide support to software developer teams
  • Collaborate on problem resolution, team decisions and project planning
  • Develop strong documentation and support runbooks
  • Document all actions taken and configurations applied to database systems
  • Support and foster the professional growth of other database engineering and administration staff via cross-training and coaching
  • Participate in an on-call rotation
  • Act as a database design, optimization and maintenance subject matter expert for various teams
  • Automate database administration tasks and provide self-service solutions for customers

Basic Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems or engineering discipline and 8+ years of IT experience; OR 5+ years of professional experience with database reliability or DevOps in lieu of a degree
  • 5+ years experience optimizing SQL queries and data replication
  • 5+ years experience developing monitoring tools and tuning databases

Preferred Skills and Experience

  • Expertise in at least two database technologies (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, etc.)
  • Strong attention to detail, accuracy, oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills and ability to meet deadlines
  • Experience with highly available solutions and clustered environments
  • Ability to contribute to planning, status updates, root cause analysis and other collaborations
  • Knowledge of configuration management automation
  • Knowledge of data structure design and modeling
  • Understanding of infrastructure to determine problem origins
  • Good knowledge of development cycles to interface well with developers
  • Experience with Oracle RAC, RMAN, Barman, PGhero and similar backup/troubleshooting technologies
  • Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems
  • Working knowledge and basic support for MS SQL and Windows Server
  • Experience with Git and Python
  • Machine learning experience
  • Big Data experience

Additional Requirements

  • Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed

Compensation

Level 3: $135,000 - $175,000 base salary. Actual level and salary determined on a case-by-case basis based on job-related knowledge and skills, education and experience.

Benefits include long-term incentives in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, discretionary bonuses, employee stock purchase plan, comprehensive medical/vision/dental coverage, 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, 3 weeks paid vacation and 10+ paid holidays per year.

ITAR Requirement

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 the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.