Onsite Software Security Engineer: Build & Defend Systems

Starlink; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

3 weeks of paid vacation and 10+ paid‑

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Security Engineer (Software) to join Information Security and help protect the SpaceX mission. The role writes and operates the software and infrastructure behind SpaceX security standards, protecting systems, networks, and data.

You will design, implement, and operate authentication, MFA, identity services, and cloud security controls while coordinating with multiple teams. The position requires willingness to work extended hours onsite in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or another STEM discipline or 2+ years of professional security software development experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience designing and implementing security solutions for operating systems, distributed systems, or enterprise/large-scale infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain technology that protects SpaceX systems, networks, and data.
• Stand up authentication and identity services, MFA, and network access control identity.
• Automate identity lifecycle for Information Security and partner organizations.
• Run backend infrastructure that network security services depend on.
• Operate web application firewalls and other application-level security controls.
• Enforce cloud security policy, centralized configuration, and monitoring.
• Document what you run, keep it working, and advise other teams on it.
• Find threats and gaps with security and IT, then ship software and deployment changes that reduce risk.
• Deliver solutions that are scalable, repeatable, maintainable, and secure.
• Coordinate with information security, physical security, IT, HR, legal, software, and other partners.

Skills

Python

Go

C/C++

Rust

Security software development

OS security design

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or STEM

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Security Engineer (Software) to join Information Security and help protect the SpaceX mission. The role writes and operates the software and infrastructure behind SpaceX security standards, protecting systems, networks, and data.

You will design, implement, and operate authentication, MFA, identity services, and cloud security controls while coordinating with multiple teams. The position requires willingness to work extended hours onsite in a fast-paced environment.