Security Software Engineer
SpaceX
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This role pays less than 52% of similar roles. Most pay $137,500–$202,500 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $148k versus about $170k for comparable roles.
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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.
SpaceX currently has 680 open roles on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs $130,000–$165,000 across 442 roles with salary data.
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As a Security Software Engineer (Starlink), you will join the team responsible for building secure, defensible systems across space and terrestrial infrastructure. You will design and build security infrastructure, including cryptographic services and other critical features for routers, dishes, gateways, and satellites. Your daily work involves maintaining production systems, improving security posture through direct implementation, developing prototypes, and identifying improvements to ensure reliable internet connectivity. The role requires proficiency in Python, C++, or Golang, along with experience in operating systems, distributed systems, or large-scale infrastructure. Key technical areas include applied cryptography, network security, secure boot, incident response, and vulnerability research. You will also work with specialized hardware like TPMs and HSMs while navigating complex networks involving TCP/IP and UDP protocols to protect the global satellite constellation and its associated ground infrastructure from potential threats.
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