Principal Site Reliability Engineer
Varda Space IndustriesCalifornia, United States • Washington, District of Columbia, United States • Huntsville, Alabama, United States
Posted October 8, 2025
153000 - 185000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Varda Space Industries accelerates commercial space infrastructure development, focusing on in-orbit pharmaceutical processing and reliable reentry capsules. By leveraging reusable rockets to reduce costs, Varda enables the manufacture of Earth-bound products like life-saving medications and advanced fiber optics only possible in space. The company's mission is to expand the economic potential of space for the benefit of humanity.
Job Description
Varda is a fast-growing company in the space infrastructure, driven by the goal of expanding the economic bounds of humankind. They are seeking a Principal Site Reliability Engineer to define and implement technical vision for reliability across spacecraft, ground systems, and enterprise platforms. The role involves leading engineers, driving initiatives, and ensuring systems are highly operable, secure, and mission-ready, with a focus on automation and infrastructure as code.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in SRE, DevOps, or systems engineering
- Experience with observability stacks and telemetry pipelines for Linux and Kubernetes
- Strong background in systems architecture and software-defined networking
- Proficiency in automation and scripting with Python, Bash, or similar languages
- Positive and strong communication skills
Benefits
- Equity in a fully funded space startup
- Unlimited PTO
- Health insurance
- Lunch and snacks
- Maternity/Paternity leave
- Varda Space Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
