Sr. Database Reliability Engineer
Core
Ensuring the health, uptime, and performance of all OLTP and OLAP databases across SpaceX's IT infrastructure.
Role type
Senior Database Reliability Engineer
Builds
Production database systems for SpaceX's space exploration technologies
Domain
Aerospace / Database Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | infrastructure
Required skills
PostgreSQL, Oracle, MySQL, Clickhouse, SQL query optimization, data replication, database monitoring, Python, bash, Ansible, Linux, server/storage infrastructure, disaster recovery, backup restore solutions, test case design, query optimization, documentation
Preferred skills
MSSQL, Apache Iceberg, Oracle RAC, RMAN, Barman, ERP systems, MS SQL, Windows Server, GIT, machine learning, big data, highly available solutions, clustered environments, configuration management automation, data structure design, infrastructure troubleshooting, development cycle knowledge
Technologies
PostgreSQL, Oracle, MySQL, Clickhouse, Python, bash, Ansible, Linux, MSSQL, Apache Iceberg, GIT, RMAN, Barman
Responsibilities
Own the health, uptime, and performance of PostgreSQL/Oracle/MySQL/Clickhouse databases; Develop automation code using Python, bash, or Ansible; Engineer and maintain database monitoring solutions; Design and test disaster recovery strategies; Optimize abusive queries to increase system efficiency; Create detailed test conditions and cases for query quality; Troubleshoot data questions and support software developer teams; Foster professional growth of database staff via cross-training and coaching; Participate in on-call rotation; Act as a subject matter expert for database design and optimization; Automate database administration tasks and provide self-service solutions.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC