Database Reliability Engineer
Required skills
- Microsoft SQL
- Power BI
- SQL
- PowerShell
- Windows
- server infrastructure
- storage infrastructure
- root cause analysis
- database monitoring
- backup and restore
Nice to have
- resiliency
- high availability
- scaling
- uptime
- performance
- technical leadership
Role summary
SpaceX is seeking a Database Reliability Engineer with expertise in Microsoft SQL and Power BI to join their IT Engineering organization. This role involves ensuring database technologies are reliable, performing root cause analysis, optimizing performance, and automating tasks. The ideal candidate will be adaptable, a problem-solver, and possess strong technical knowledge in Windows, server/storage infrastructure, and troubleshooting. Responsibilities include managing SQL databases, Power BI, backup/restore solutions, and DR strategies, as well as supporting team growth and participating in an on-call rotation. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 5+ years of IT experience, or 7+ years of database reliability/DevOps experience, is required.
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.
DATABASE RELIABILITY ENGINEER
SpaceX is looking for a Database Reliability Engineer with strong technical knowledge in Microsoft SQL/ PowerBI technologies as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills. This employee will be a part of our IT Engineering organization and join a team of database administrators and engineers responsible for all database technologies used throughout SpaceX. The ideal candidate will be flexible, flourish in a fast-paced and challenging environment and have an insatiable desire to learn, solve complex problems and help others. They should be a self-starter, self-motivator, and possess ingenuity to excel at this position. This individual will need to demonstrate strong knowledge in Windows, server/storage infrastructure, and troubleshooting skills.
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COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:Pay Range:Level 3: $135,000.00 - $175,000.00
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 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.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
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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