Senior Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)

Job Description

Job Description

Why LeoLabs?

At LeoLabs, we're building the living map of activity in space. Through our proprietary global radar network and AI-enabled analytics platform, we collect millions of measurements daily on more than 25,000 objects in low Earth orbit (LEO). Our radar-powered intelligence protects billions in assets, monitors adversarial behavior, and ensures safe operations for commercial and government missions.

We're not just building technology, we are redefining global security, safety, and transparency in space. As orbital activity accelerates and threats grow more complex, LeoLabs is a trusted partner for Space Domain Awareness, Space Traffic Management, and Satellite Operations for top-tier space operators and allied defense organizations.

If you're looking to work on mission-critical challenges at the forefront of aerospace, national security, and AI, your impact starts here.

LeoLabs is seeking a skilled Senior Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between development and operations, ensuring that our systems are scalable, reliable, and efficient. You will be responsible for automating processes, monitoring system performance, and resolving incidents to enhance our service reliability. 

Key Responsibilities:  

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable and reliable systems
• Set up monitoring tools and create incident response plans to quickly identify and resolve issues, as well as implementing preventative measures
• Develop and maintain scripts and automation tools for deployment, monitoring, and system health checks
• Analyze system capacity and performance metrics to forecast future needs and implement scaling solutions
• Work closely with development teams to enhance product reliability and streamline the deployment process
• Create and maintain documentation for system architecture, processes, and incident reports
• Participate in on-call rotations to provide 24/7 support for critical systems
• Implement and enforce security best practices across all systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards

Qualifications:  

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years of experience in a Site Reliability Engineering, DevOps, or related role
• Proficiency in scripting or programming language (e.g., Python, Go) 
• Experience with cloud services (AWS, Azure) 
• Proficiency with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, ECS) 
• Proficiency in configuration management tools (Terraform, Atlantis, Terragrunt) 
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, AWS CodeBuild, CircleCI) 
• Experience with monitoring tools (Grafana, Datadog) 
• Familiarity with database technologies (RDS, Aurora, PostgreSQL) 
• Experience with large-scale distributed systems and microservices architecture
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex systems
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams
• Ability to obtain a security clearance

Preferred qualifications  

• Active TS/SCI clearance 

What Success Looks Like

Within 1 month,   you'll:  

• Complete onboarding to understand our business, vision, and team structure
• Get familiar with LeoLabs' engineering stack, security posture, and key initiatives
• Gain an understanding about how your role fits into LeoLabs broader organization 

Within 3 months,   you'll:  

• Independently deploy infrastructure changes using Infrastructure as Code
• Identify key reliability risks and recommend improvements
• Improve dashboards, alerts, and operational runbooks

Within 6 months,   you'll:  

• Improve deployment pipelines, infrastructure provisioning, or self-service capabilities
• Optimize infrastructure utilization and cloud costs without compromising reliability
• Drive automation that reduces operational toil and improves deployment reliability

Within 12 months,   you'll:  

• Lead cross-functional initiatives to improve availability, scalability, and operational efficiency
• Be a key advisor for site reliability in new product developments and platform evolution
• Mentor junior engineers and foster the development culture 

Compensation  

This position is benchmarked to San Francisco, CA with a base salary range of $171,000 to $192,000 plus bonus and equity. Actual base salary will be determined based on the candidate's work location, experience, skills, and other applicable factors 

Perks and Benefits

• 100 USD monthly wellness benefit to support your health and well-being  
• $300 USD home office setup stipend, available for use within your first six months  
• $75 USD monthly home internet allowance, paid directly through your regular paycheck  
• Individual Development Fund to support training, learning, and professional development  
• Employee Recognition Program to celebrate contributions and achievements across the team  
• Employee Referral Program so you can help us connect with great talent  
• And much more! 

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. More information regarding ITAR can be found at DDTC's website.   

Vendor Notification  

LeoLabs does not engage external staffing agencies or third-party recruiting firms for this role. Unsolicited candidate submissions will not be considered. 

We are committed to   maintaining   a respectful and inclusive workplace where employees are valued for their skills, experience, and contributions. We are an equal opportunity employer and make employment decisions based on qualifications, skills, experience, and business needs, consistent with applicable law.