Security Software Engineer (Starlink)

SpaceXHawthorne, CAfull_timemid

$130,000 – $175,000 USD

Tech Stack

Solid badges = required, outlined = preferred

Responsibilities

  • Design and build security infrastructure for Starlink, including cryptographic services and other security-critical services
  • Develop security features for Starlink systems, including our router, dish, gateways, and satellites
  • Design security into factory processes and provide network services in support of this
  • Maintain existing production systems and improve security posture via both direct implementation and recommendations to other teams
  • Build prototypes and help identify, design, and test security improvements

Soft Skills

Security Software DevelopmentApplied CryptographyNetwork SecurityOperating System SecuritySecure/Authenticated BootIncident ResponseAdversary DetectionVulnerability ResearchFlexibilityWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationCross-Functional CollaborationTeam Leadership

Benefits

  • 401k
  • Dental
  • Disability Insurance
  • Employee Stock Purchase
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Parental Leave
  • Vision

Culture

Mission-DrivenFast-PacedTeam LeadershipCross-Functional Teams

Requirements

Required: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or another STEM discipline
Preferred: Advanced degree in a technical or engineering discipline
Regions: Us

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About SpaceX
Industry: aerospace
Size: enterprise

SpaceX is a company founded on the belief that humanity's future involves exploring the stars, actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars.

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Compensation
Base salary: $130,000 – $175,000 USD
Equity: long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Bonus: potential discretionary bonuses