Starlink Security Software Engineer — Lead Crypto & OS Security

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 225,000 - 345,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

SpaceX in Redmond, WA is seeking a Principal Security Software Engineer to influence security across Starlink products. You will design and implement cryptographic services, secure boot, and security features for routers, gateways, and satellites.

The role requires 8+ years in security software development and hands-on experience with Python, C++, or Go, plus strong OS and distributed-systems security expertise. You will work with cross-functional teams to harden our interplanetary internet.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or another STEM discipline with 8+ years of security software development experience; OR 10+ years of professional experience in security software development in lieu of a degree.
• Experience with one or more programming languages (i.e. Python, C++, Golang)
• Experience designing and implementing security solutions for operating systems, distributed systems, or other enterprise/large-scale infrastructure

Responsibilities

• Design and build security infrastructure for Starlink, including cryptographic services and other security‑critical services
• Develop security features for Starlink systems, including our 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 both direct implementation and recommendations to other teams
• Build prototypes and help identify, design, and test security improvements
• Further our mission of providing secure and reliable Internet to underserved communities

Skills

Python

C++

Golang

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or STEM

Tools

TPMs

HSMs

Job description

SpaceX in Redmond, WA is seeking a Principal Security Software Engineer to influence security across Starlink products. You will design and implement cryptographic services, secure boot, and security features for routers, gateways, and satellites.

The role requires 8+ years in security software development and hands-on experience with Python, C++, or Go, plus strong OS and distributed-systems security expertise. You will work with cross-functional teams to harden our interplanetary internet.