Senior Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)

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