Database Reliability Engineer

SpaceX(28 days ago)

Hawthorne, CAOnsiteFull TimeSenior$120,000 - $160,000IT Engineering

About this role

SpaceX is hiring an experienced Database Reliability Engineer to join its IT Engineering organization to support the company’s database technologies. The role is focused on ensuring the reliability, performance, and availability of enterprise databases while working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The position requires strong technical judgment, the ability to work across teams, and a commitment to continuous improvement and automation.

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Required Skills

Oracle
PostgreSQL
Linux
Python
Bash
Scripting
Automation
Monitoring
Backup
Disaster Recovery

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Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Engineering
8+ Years IT Experience OR 5+ Years Database Reliability/DevOps Experience in Lieu of Degree
ITAR Eligibility (US Person)

About SpaceX

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SpaceX is an aerospace manufacturer and launch services company that designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. Founded in 2002 to revolutionize space technology and ultimately enable human life on other planets, it developed the Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy rockets, the Dragon crew/cargo spacecraft, and the next‑generation Starship — with a strong emphasis on reusable boosters. SpaceX provides commercial and government launch services (including crewed ISS missions, satellite deployments and rideshares) and operates the Starlink broadband constellation. The company is known for rapid iterative development and cost‑reduction through reuse to expand access to space.