This role pays less than
78%
of similar roles. Most pay
$149,500–$205,950
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$142k
versus about
$178k
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
680 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$130,000–$165,000
across 442 roles with salary data.
The Security Engineer joins the Information Security department to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of enterprise systems and processes. This role focuses on behind-the-scenes technologies, including authentication and identity services, multi-factor solutions, network access control, and identity lifecycle management automation. The engineer will design, build, and maintain security infrastructure for networks, data, and application-level controls like web application firewalls. They will also manage cloud deployment security policies and serve as a subject matter expert for internal teams. Required skills include proficiency in Python, Go, C#, C/C++, or Rust, along with experience in distributed systems and enterprise infrastructure. Preferred qualifications include knowledge of PKI, SAML, OIDC, OAuth, and hardware like TPMs and HSMs. The role addresses the critical challenge of securing high-risk services against threats to ensure operational success across complex systems.
What does a Security Engineer earn in California?
Median $196000 from 31 postings across 16 companies.