Senior Security Software Engineer – Starshield Network

SpaceX; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 265,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA, seeks a Sr. Security Software Engineer (Starshield) to design and deploy cryptographic and security services across satellites, gateways, and related systems.

You will influence security across product lines and push robust defenses against adversaries in a demanding, inter-planetary-scale environment. Candidates bring 5+ years in security software, or 7+ with no degree, plus hands-on experience in Python, C++, or Golang and security for OS or distributed systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in CS or STEM with 5+ years in security software, or 7+ years without a degree.
• Experience with Python, C++, or Golang.
• Experience designing security for OS, distributed systems, or large-scale infra.

Responsibilities

• Design and build security infrastructure for Starshield, including cryptographic services.
• Develop security features for Starshield 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 via implementation and recommendations.
• Build prototypes and help identify, design, and test security improvements.

Skills

Software engineering

Applied cryptography

Network security

Operating system security

Secure/authenticated boot

Incident response

Vulnerability research

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or STEM

Advanced degree in technical discipline

Tools

TPMs

HSMs

Job description

SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA, seeks a Sr. Security Software Engineer (Starshield) to design and deploy cryptographic and security services across satellites, gateways, and related systems.

You will influence security across product lines and push robust defenses against adversaries in a demanding, inter-planetary-scale environment. Candidates bring 5+ years in security software, or 7+ with no degree, plus hands-on experience in Python, C++, or Golang and security for OS or distributed systems.