Principal Windows Systems Engineer

Principal Windows Systems Engineer Company:
SpaceX

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• Architect efficient solutions with organization-wide impact.
• Lead projects with various stakeholders from multiple disciplines to design and implement solutions at scale.
• Mentor and train talented engineers in new technologies, processes, and best practices.
• Provide rapid and effective guidance and solutions to adapt to new conditions and scenarios.
• Communicate complex solutions effectively to stakeholders and leadership.
• Document architecture, process, and promote open collaboration.
• Identify blockers, inefficiencies, and single points of failure.
• Provide and implement solutions to address problems.

• 10+ years of hands‑on experience with Windows operating system engineering and architecture.
• 5+ years leading and mentoring senior engineers.
• Experience with Active Directory, Kerberos, and multi‑platform authentication and identification environments.
• Experience (including the ability to set up, configure, upgrade, manage, and troubleshoot) with Windows‑based systems and services (e.g., Active Directory Certificate Services, Active Directory Federation Services) in both physical and virtual environments.
• Scripting experience in Power Shell, leveraging source‑code and version‑control tools.
• Experience with cryptography fundamentals: PKI standards, data encryption or key management.

• 5+ years experience designing and leading successful projects with organization-wide impact requiring extreme uptime.
• 8+ years developing software solutions for API access and automation.
• Deep knowledge in Entra government cloud environments.
• Proven track record of influencing solutions cross‑domain for success.
• Foundational experience or working knowledge with adjacent technologies and disciplines:
• Datacenter infrastructure
• Linux systems
• Database systems

• Willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed.

Pay range:
Principal Windows Systems Engineer: $165,000 – $230,000 per year.

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis and may vary based on job‑related knowledge, skills, education, and experience.

In addition to the base salary, eligible employees may receive long‑term incentives in the form of company stock, stock options, or cash awards, as well as discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Benefits include comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, 401(k) retirement plan, short‑ and long‑term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, various other discounts and perks, 3 weeks of paid vacation, 10 or more paid holidays per year, and paid sick leave in accordance with company policy.

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