This role pays less than
82%
of similar roles. Most pay
$148,375–$216,300
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$142k
versus about
$182k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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About SpaceX
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.
SpaceX currently has
654 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$130,000–$165,000
across 468 roles with salary data.
The Security Engineer (Software) joins the Information Security team to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of enterprise systems and processes. This individual will design, build, and maintain technology protecting networks and data while managing backend infrastructure for security services. Key responsibilities include standing up authentication and identity services, automating identity lifecycles, operating web application firewalls, and enforcing cloud security policies. The role requires developing scalable solutions to mitigate risks identified through collaboration with IT and other partners. Candidates should possess experience in Python, Go, C#, C/C++, or Rust, along with expertise in Linux, Windows, and macOS internals. Technical competencies include PKI, SAML, OIDC, OAuth, TPMs, HSMs, and networking protocols like TCP/IP and UDP. The role focuses on securing large-scale infrastructure and hardening operating systems against potential threats.
What does a Security Engineer earn in California?
Median $203312 from 32 postings across 15 companies.
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Amazon RDS
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