{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"b655dfc874ea9b288778baba","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b655dfc874ea9b288778baba","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b655dfc874ea9b288778baba","title":"Database Reliability Engineer","description":"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 ofenabling human life on Mars.\nDATABASE RELIABILITY ENGINEER\nSpaceX 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.\nRESPONSIBILITIES:\n\nPartner with internal customers to understand current challenges, plan/communicate improvements and anticipate future needs.\nPerform root cause analysis of production-related database issues.\nCollaborate with internal stakeholders to optimize schemas, queries, and database/server configurations.\nPerform data migration / data transformation from OLTP to OLAP systems.\nDevelop code to automate routine tasks and provide end user self-service tools by leveraging PowerShell or a similar scripting language.\nEngineer, deploy and maintain all aspects of Microsoft SQL database monitoring.\nQuickly address critical support situations by providing effective solutions to database technical issues.\nManage PowerBI licensing, utilization, permissions and provide best-practices guidance and query optimization assistance for users.\nProvide comprehensive and fully vetted backup and restore solutions.\nEngineer, implement and routinely test Disaster Recovery (DR) strategies.\nDevelop and maintain strong documentation and support runbooks.\nSupport and foster the professional growth of other database engineering and administration staff via cross-training, coaching and responsibility sharing.\nParticipate in an on-call rotation.\n\nBASIC QUALIFICATIONS:\n\nBachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, or engineering discipline and 5+ years of experience in IT; OR 7+ years of professional experience with database reliability or DevOps in lieu of a degree.\n7+ years experience in monitoring and tuning databases to provide highly available and performant services.\n5+ years experience in optimizing SQL queries and data replication & transformation.\n\nPREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:\n\nProficient in SQL Server and at least one other database technology (Postgres, MySQL, ClickHouse).\nProficient in resiliency and high availability methods for SQL Server, such as SQL Server log shipping, availability groups, database mirroring and replication.\nExpertise in scaling large critical databases with high expectations for uptime and performance.\nAbility to work effectively and provide technical leadership in high-stress situations such as production database outages.\nKnowledge of configuration management automation and limiting the amount of manual toil.\nKnowledge of data structure design and modeling.\nStrong understanding of hardware in relation to SQL server; SAN, Virtualization, and basic networking for troubleshooting.\nGood knowledge of development cycle to interface well with developers.\nWorking knowledge of adjacent database technologies (Postgres, ClickHouse, MySQL).\nStrong attention to detail, high degree of accuracy, excellent oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to meet deadlines.\nOpen to learn new database technologies especially Column-oriented databases.\nStrong understanding of big data and data warehouse concepts and technologies.\n\nADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:\n\nWillingness to work extended hours and weekends as needed (to respond to network and server errors after hours).\nThis role is an onsite position - remote work or hybrid work will not be considered.\n\nCOMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:\nPay Range:\nLevel 3: $135,000.00 - $175,000.00\nYour 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.\nBase 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.\n\nTo conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here .\n\nSpaceX 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.\nApplicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Aff…? .\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Space Exploration Technologies","rawCompany":"space exploration technologies","city":"Hawthorne","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":true,"createdAt":"2026-10-03T03:28:10.450Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1242.00","title":"Database Administrators","slug":"database-administrators"},{"code":"15-1243.00","title":"Database Architects","slug":"database-architects"},{"code":"15-1243.01","title":"Data Warehousing Specialists","slug":"data-warehousing-specialists"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"},{"code":"541519","title":"Other Computer Related Services","slug":"other-computer-related-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Database Reliability Engineer","description":"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 ofenabling human life on Mars.\nDATABASE RELIABILITY ENGINEER\nSpaceX 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.\nRESPONSIBILITIES:\n\nPartner with internal customers to understand current challenges, plan/communicate improvements and anticipate future needs.\nPerform root cause analysis of production-related database issues.\nCollaborate with internal stakeholders to optimize schemas, queries, and database/server configurations.\nPerform data migration / data transformation from OLTP to OLAP systems.\nDevelop code to automate routine tasks and provide end user self-service tools by leveraging PowerShell or a similar scripting language.\nEngineer, deploy and maintain all aspects of Microsoft SQL database monitoring.\nQuickly address critical support situations by providing effective solutions to database technical issues.\nManage PowerBI licensing, utilization, permissions and provide best-practices guidance and query optimization assistance for users.\nProvide comprehensive and fully vetted backup and restore solutions.\nEngineer, implement and routinely test Disaster Recovery (DR) strategies.\nDevelop and maintain strong documentation and support runbooks.\nSupport and foster the professional growth of other database engineering and administration staff via cross-training, coaching and responsibility sharing.\nParticipate in an on-call rotation.\n\nBASIC QUALIFICATIONS:\n\nBachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, or engineering discipline and 5+ years of experience in IT; OR 7+ years of professional experience with database reliability or DevOps in lieu of a degree.\n7+ years experience in monitoring and tuning databases to provide highly available and performant services.\n5+ years experience in optimizing SQL queries and data replication & transformation.\n\nPREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:\n\nProficient in SQL Server and at least one other database technology (Postgres, MySQL, ClickHouse).\nProficient in resiliency and high availability methods for SQL Server, such as SQL Server log shipping, availability groups, database mirroring and replication.\nExpertise in scaling large critical databases with high expectations for uptime and performance.\nAbility to work effectively and provide technical leadership in high-stress situations such as production database outages.\nKnowledge of configuration management automation and limiting the amount of manual toil.\nKnowledge of data structure design and modeling.\nStrong understanding of hardware in relation to SQL server; SAN, Virtualization, and basic networking for troubleshooting.\nGood knowledge of development cycle to interface well with developers.\nWorking knowledge of adjacent database technologies (Postgres, ClickHouse, MySQL).\nStrong attention to detail, high degree of accuracy, excellent oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to meet deadlines.\nOpen to learn new database technologies especially Column-oriented databases.\nStrong understanding of big data and data warehouse concepts and technologies.\n\nADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:\n\nWillingness to work extended hours and weekends as needed (to respond to network and server errors after hours).\nThis role is an onsite position - remote work or hybrid work will not be considered.\n\nCOMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:\nPay Range:\nLevel 3: $135,000.00 - $175,000.00\nYour 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.\nBase 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.\n\nTo conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here .\n\nSpaceX 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.\nApplicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Aff…? .\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","datePosted":"2026-10-03T03:28:10.450Z","dateModified":"2026-10-03T03:28:10.450Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Space Exploration Technologies","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Hawthorne","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"b655dfc874ea9b288778baba"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b655dfc874ea9b288778baba"}}