Database Administrator
SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA
About this role
**Database Administrator (SpaceX)** SpaceX is looking for a **Database Administrator** to join the IT Engineering organization. You’ll be part of a team of database administrators and engineers responsible for database technologies used across SpaceX. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who enjoys solving complex problems in a fast-paced environment and has strong knowledge of Windows, server/storage infrastructure, and troubleshooting. **Responsibilities** - Partner with internal customers to understand challenges, plan/communicate improvements, and anticipate future needs - Perform root cause analysis of production-related database issues - Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize schemas, queries, and database/server configurations - Perform data migration / data transformation from OLTP to OLAP systems - Develop automation (e.g., PowerShell or similar) to reduce routine toil and enable end-user self-service - Engineer, deploy, and maintain Microsoft SQL database monitoring - Provide effective solutions during critical support situations - Manage Power BI licensing, utilization, permissions; provide best-practices guidance and query optimization assistance - Provide comprehensive, fully vetted backup and restore solutions - Engineer, implement, and routinely test Disaster Recovery (DR) strategies - Develop and maintain documentation and support runbooks - Support and foster growth of other database staff via cross-training, coaching, and responsibility sharing - Participate in an on-call rotation **Basic Qualifications** - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering and 3+ years of IT database administration, **or** 5+ years of IT database administration in lieu of a degree - 1+ years optimizing SQL queries and data replication & transformation - 3+ years monitoring and tuning databases to deliver highly available, performant services **Preferred Skills and Experience** - Proficient in SQL Server and at least one other database technology (Postgres, MySQL, Oracle) - Experience with SQL Server resiliency/high availability (e.g., log shipping, availability groups, mirroring, replication) - Ability to scale large critical databases with high uptime/performance expectations - Ability to provide technical leadership during high-stress production outages - Knowledge of configuration management automation to limit manual toil - Knowledge of data structure design and modeling - Strong understanding of hardware impacts on SQL Server (SAN, virtualization, basic networking for troubleshooting) - Ability to interface effectively with developers - Working knowledge of adjacent database technologies (Postgres, Oracle, MySQL) - Strong attention to detail, accuracy, communication, interpersonal skills, and deadline management - Open to learning new database technologies (especially column-oriented databases) - Expertise in reporting options (SQL reports, Power BI, etc.) - Strong understanding of big data and data warehouse concepts/technologies **Additional Requirements** - Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as needed - **Onsite role** — remote or hybrid work will not be considered **Compensation & Benefits** - **Pay Range (Database Admin): $95,000.00 – $120,000.00** - Base salary is determined case-by-case based on knowledge, skills, education, and experience - Total rewards may include long-term incentives (company stock/long-term cash awards), potential discretionary bonuses, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan - Compr
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