senior operations Network Engineer ic
$160,000 – $225,000
USD per year

About this role

SpaceX is hiring a senior-level Network Engineer in the operations function based in Redmond, WA. The posting calls out experience with Networking, Distributed Systems, Observability, Incident Response. Compensation is listed at $160,000–$225,000 per year.

Role
Network Engineer
Function
operations
Level
senior
Track
Individual contributor
Employment
Full-time
Location
Redmond, WA
Department
Starlink Ground Network Engineering
AI Summary
Senior Network Edge Engineer at Starlink designs and deploys global interconnection infrastructure including peering, transit, and caching strategies. Develops peering policies, manages partner relationships, leads IX strategy, and automates interconnection workflows to optimize network performance and reduce costs.

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Job description

from SpaceX careers

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.

SR. NETWORK EDGE ENGINEER (STARLINK)

As a Network Edge Engineer at Starlink, you will be instrumental in shaping and implementing the systems, strategies, and partnerships that power Starlink's global connectivity on a worldwide scale. Your role will focus on developing and deploying interconnection infrastructure, including peering, transit, caching, and exchange strategies, to enable Starlink to deliver fast, reliable, and low-latency internet access to millions of users worldwide.

In this role, you will drive strategic and analytical efforts to collaborate with partner teams and content providers, designing and implementing solutions that enhance routing efficiency, minimize transit dependency, optimize network performance, and reduce costs. Your responsibilities will span from identifying and securing global peering opportunities to developing automated tools for streamlining interconnection workflows, ultimately ensuring the delivery of high-quality, cost-effective internet services.

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