Sr. Network Edge Engineer (Starlink)

SpaceX
Redmond
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 165,000 - 270,000 annuallyFunction: IT Operations (Systems/Network Admin)Experience: 5+ yearsSkills: ["Written communication","Verbal communication","Technical documentation","Stakeholder reporting","Analytical thinking"]

Shape and implement Starlink’s global connectivity by developing interconnection infrastructure and routing strategies. Lead analysis of peering and transit opportunities across global markets, design peering policies and failover strategies, and build automated tools to streamline interconnection workflows. Partner with subsystem engineers, software developers, and operations teams to integrate the interconnection layer into broader infrastructure, improving performance, reducing costs, and delivering low-latency internet service worldwide.

Loading

Loading job details...

Preparing the role view and application actions.

FursaFursa
SpaceX
SpaceX
3 days ago

Sr. Network Edge Engineer (Starlink)

✓ Verified Job

Canonical indexed version, validated from employer's careers page.

Source: Company careers pageValidated by: Fursa AI
Last checked: 6 hours agoStatus: Live
Reposted: similar role first listed 7 months ago

Job Summary

Shape and implement Starlink’s global connectivity by developing interconnection infrastructure and routing strategies. Lead analysis of peering and transit opportunities across global markets, design peering policies and failover strategies, and build automated tools to streamline interconnection workflows. Partner with subsystem engineers, software developers, and operations teams to integrate the interconnection layer into broader infrastructure, improving performance, reducing costs, and delivering low-latency internet service worldwide.
Location: Redmond
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: IT Operations (Systems/Network Admin)
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Define and develop projects, milestones, and roadmaps for interconnection and peering delivery.
  • •Lead strategic evaluation of peering and transit opportunities balancing cost, performance, and routing control.
  • •Design and maintain peering policies including traffic management, route filtering, redundancy, and failover strategies.
  • •Build and maintain technical and commercial relationships with global peering partners and manage onboarding of new interconnects.
  • •Automate and operationalize interconnection workflows such as route validation, telemetry, incident response, and lifecycle tracking.
Travel: Medium travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 165,000 - 270,000 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:Health InsuranceVisionDental401kParental LeavePaid LeaveSick TimeLife InsuranceLong-term DisabilityEquity

Key Requirements

  • •5+ years of experience in network infrastructure (peering, interconnection engineering, backbone architecture).
  • •Experience with BGP, IP routing, and network telemetry.
  • •Experience working with IXPs, colocation environments, optical transport, and traffic engineering strategies.
  • •Preferred: 10+ years designing, building, and optimizing internet interconnects and peering systems.
  • •Preferred: ability to identify, negotiate, and execute legal agreements/requirements.
Experience:5+ years
Skills:Written communicationVerbal communicationTechnical documentationStakeholder reportingAnalytical thinking
Tech Stack:BGPIP routingNetwork telemetryIXPsColocationOptical transportTraffic engineering

Eligibility

Nationality:US National

Company Brief

SpaceX
Designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft for commercial and government customers, aiming to reduce space transportation costs and enable human life on Mars through reusable launch vehicles and integrated space systems.
Industry: Aerospace Manufacturing
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Valuation: Hectocorn (USD 100B+)
Funding: Series E+
Headquarters: Hawthorne, United States
Founded: 2002
Glassdoor
Glassdoor: 4.2
WebsiteLinkedIn