As a Production Engineer, Site Reliability (Application Software) at SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA, you are driving the development and deployment of highly reliable and scalable software systems that propel the company's mission to revolutionize space technology. This role entails collaborating with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and maintain the software infrastructure that supports SpaceX's cutting-edge applications, ensuring seamless execution and maximum uptime. By joining this team, you are contributing to the company's success and the advancement of the space industry as a whole. The impact and scope of this position are substantial, with opportunities for growth and advancement as the company continues to push the boundaries of space exploration and development. You are working on complex problems, developing innovative solutions, and shaping the future of space technology, with a clear path for professional development and career advancement.

As a Production Engineer, your key responsibilities include:

• Designing, developing, and deploying automated software deployment systems using tools like Ansible and Docker, ensuring smooth and efficient rollout of new applications and features


• Collaborating with development teams to identify and prioritize reliability and performance improvements, leveraging your expertise in application software and Buck


• Developing and maintaining comprehensive monitoring and logging systems to ensure proactive issue detection and efficient troubleshooting


• Participating in on-call rotations to provide 24/7 support for critical systems and applications, demonstrating your commitment to reliability and uptime


• Working closely with the software development team to ensure seamless integration of new features and applications, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement


• Analyzing system performance and identifying areas for optimization, driving data-driven decision making to inform technical roadmap and strategy


• Developing and maintaining technical documentation and runbooks, ensuring knowledge sharing and easy onboarding for new team members. You are working in a dynamic environment, collaborating with talented engineers, and developing a wide range of skills that are highly valued in the industry. Your day-to-day activities involve a mix of technical development, collaboration, and problem-solving, with a strong focus on automation,