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Sr. Software Engineer, Security (Starship)

38 minutes ago
United States
Full-time
Senior
Software Engineer
Software Development
C++ Network Security Python Rust
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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
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Description

  • Design and build security infrastructure for Starship, including authentication and encryption protocols, identity management, secure boot, code hardening, application security, and backend security automation.
  • Use specialized security hardware such as hardware security modules and cryptographic accelerators.
  • Own all aspects of software development, including design, testing, and integration to mission objectives.
  • Work with counterpart engineering teams to develop, maintain, verify, and control launch and vehicle software across required software domains.
  • Define and lead impactful projects that support the Starship mission.
  • Continuously improve software standards and engineering best practices within Starship Software.
  • Collaborate with the broader software team to establish and maintain secure software development practices.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or a science discipline plus 4+ years of software development experience, or 6+ years of professional software development experience in lieu of a degree.
  • 4+ years of experience with C++, Python, or Rust.
  • Proven skills and knowledge of C++, Rust, or another systems programming language.
  • Experience building or working with real-time embedded systems or distributed computing systems.
  • Experience contributing security improvements to complex systems.
  • Experience working with special-purpose security hardware, including cryptographic accelerators and hardware security modules.
  • Experience designing fault-tolerant software.
  • Strong skills in debugging, performance optimization, and unit testing.
  • Thorough knowledge of computer architecture and networking.
  • Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed.
  • Preferred experience in secure software development life cycle, applied cryptography, network security, operating system security, secure/authenticated boot, incident response and adversary detection, or vulnerability research.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team, take initiative, and communicate effectively.
  • ITAR eligibility: must be a U.S. citizen, national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or otherwise eligible for required U.S. Department of State authorization.

Benefits

  • Pay range of $160,000 to $225,000 per year for Software Engineering/Senior roles.
  • Eligibility for long-term incentives in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards.
  • Potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
  • 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance, plus life insurance.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Accrual of 3 weeks of paid vacation and 10 or more paid holidays per year.
  • Paid sick leave in accordance with company policy and applicable law.
  • Various other discounts and perks.

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