Product Security Engineer (Starshield)

SpaceX

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Work type: On-site
Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Salary: $130,000–$150,000 / yr
Posted: today

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SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft with the mission of enabling humans to become a multi-planetary species. It operates the Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and Starship launch vehicles, as well as the Starlink satellite internet constellation.

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TL;DR · Product Security Engineer (Starshield)

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The Product Security Engineer at Starshield will work closely with the security team to enhance software security across various product lines, focusing on areas such as applied cryptography, network and operating system security, secure boot processes, and vulnerability research. This role involves developing robust security solutions using Python, C++, or Golang, and requires a deep understanding of cryptographic principles and secure coding practices. Ideal candidates will have experience in identifying and mitigating software vulnerabilities at scale, contributing to the development of cutting-edge security features that protect sensitive data and systems.

Skills

Python C++ Golang Applied_Cryptography Network_Security Operating_System_Security Secure_Boot Vulnerability_Research

What you'll do

Conduct vulnerability research to identify and mitigate security flaws.
Implement secure boot mechanisms to ensure system integrity at startup.
Develop cryptographic solutions for data protection and authentication.
Design network security protocols to safeguard against unauthorized access.
Enhance operating system security features to prevent exploitation.

What we're looking for

Experience in software engineering and applied cryptography
Proficiency in Python, C++, and Golang
Knowledge of network and operating system security
Understanding of secure/authenticated boot processes
Capability to conduct vulnerability research and analysis

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