Security Software Engineer (Starlink)

2 hours, 32 minutes ago
Full-time
Mid Level
Software Development
SpaceX

SpaceX

SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft with the aim of revolutionizing space technology and enabling human life on other planets.

Aerospace & Defense
10K-50K
Founded 2002

Description

  • Design and build security infrastructure for Starlink, including cryptographic services and other security-critical services.
  • Develop security features for Starlink systems, including routers, user terminals, gateways, and satellites.
  • Design security into factory processes and provide supporting network services.
  • Maintain existing production systems and improve the security posture through direct implementation and recommendations to other teams.
  • Build prototypes and help identify, design, and test security improvements.
  • Support the mission of delivering secure and reliable internet to underserved communities.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or another STEM discipline, or 2+ years of professional experience in security software development in lieu of a degree.
  • Experience with Python, C/C++, or Golang.
  • Experience designing and implementing security solutions for operating systems, distributed systems, or other business infrastructure.
  • Experience contributing security improvements to complex systems (preferred).
  • Experience with special-purpose security hardware such as Trusted Platform Modules (TPMs) and Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) (preferred).
  • Fundamental understanding of network protocols, including the TCP/IP stack and UDP-based protocols (preferred).
  • Experience navigating large, complex, interactive systems (preferred).
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team.
  • Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
  • U.S. citizenship, national status, lawful permanent residency, refugee status, asylee status, or eligibility to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorization, per ITAR requirements.
  • Advanced degree in a technical or engineering discipline (preferred).

Benefits

  • Base salary range of $130,000-$155,000 for Level 1 and $150,000-$180,000 for Level 2.
  • Eligibility for long-term incentives, including company stock or long-term cash awards.
  • Potential discretionary bonuses and access to the Employee Stock Purchase Plan with discounted stock purchases.
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
  • 401(k) retirement plan, short- and long-term disability insurance, and life insurance.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • 3 weeks of paid vacation and 10 or more paid holidays per year.
  • Paid sick leave in accordance with company policy and applicable law.

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