Graduate Software Security Engineer – Starlink

Spacex; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

401(k) plan

Medical, vision, dental

Job summary

Space Exploration Technologies Corp is seeking a New Graduate Engineer, Software Security for Starlink in Palo Alto. You will contribute to designing security for software across space-ground systems, with emphasis on cryptography, OS security, and incident response.

Graduates in 2026 or 2027 with a CS/ STEM background and hands-on coding in Python, C++, or Golang are encouraged to apply. The role offers competitive pay, stock incentives, comprehensive benefits, and collaboration with multiple

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or another STEM discipline.
• Experience with one or more software development languages (i.e. Python, C++, Golang).
• Experience designing and implementing security solutions for operating systems, distributed systems, or other large-scale infrastructure.
• Graduating in the class of 2026 or 2027.

Responsibilities

• Design and build security critical infrastructure for Starlink.
• Develop security features for Starlink systems, including 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 through implementation and guidance.
• Build prototypes and help identify, design, and test security improvements.
• Further the mission of providing secure and reliable Internet to underserved communities.

Skills

Software engineering

Applied cryptography

Network security

Operating system security

Secure/Authenticated boot

Incident response

Vulnerability research

Python

C++

Golang

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or STEM

Graduating in 2026 or 2027

Advanced degree (preferred)

Tools

TPMs

HSMs

Job description

Space Exploration Technologies Corp is seeking a New Graduate Engineer, Software Security for Starlink in Palo Alto. You will contribute to designing security for software across space-ground systems, with emphasis on cryptography, OS security, and incident response.

Graduates in 2026 or 2027 with a CS/ STEM background and hands-on coding in Python, C++, or Golang are encouraged to apply. The role offers competitive pay, stock incentives, comprehensive benefits, and collaboration with multiple