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SpaceX is developing technologies to enable life beyond Earth and operates Starlink, the world’s largest broadband satellite constellation. The Sr. Security Software Engineer will design, build, and maintain security infrastructure and features across Starlink’s satellites, user terminals, gateways, and factory/network processes, helping ensure secure, reliable internet at global scale.

Skills

  • Software engineering proficiency in languages such as Python, C++, or Go
  • Experience designing and implementing security for OS, distributed systems, or large-scale infrastructure
  • Applied cryptography knowledge and secure system design
  • Understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP, UDP) and network security
  • Familiarity with security hardware (TPM, HSM) and secure boot concepts
  • Experience with vulnerability research, incident response, or adversary detection
  • Strong communication and cross-team collaboration skills

Responsibilities

  • Design and build security infrastructure and cryptographic services for Starlink systems
  • Develop security features for routers, user dishes, gateways, and satellites
  • Integrate security into factory processes and provide supporting network services
  • Maintain and improve production security systems; propose and implement mitigations
  • Prototype, test, and evaluate security improvements and new designs
  • Perform threat modeling, vulnerability analysis, and coordinate remediation
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering teams to incorporate security requirements

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or another STEM discipline preferred
  • Alternatively, equivalent professional experience in security software development is acceptable
  • Advanced technical degree (MS/PhD) is a plus

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation and equity opportunities
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Retirement savings plan (401k) or equivalent
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • Potential relocation assistance where applicable
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