Security Software Engineer (Starlink)

SpaceX

Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
Redmond, WA
Salary
$130,000–$150,000 / yr
Posted
today

Market check

Salary context

Competitive pay

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $165k
This role $140k
$118k most similar roles pay here $203k

This role pays less than 54% of similar roles. Most pay $135,000–$194,831 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $140k versus about $165k for comparable roles.

Based on 238 similar postings.

Employer

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 604 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $130,000–$155,000 across 440 roles with salary data.

Most-posted roles

View all roles at SpaceX

At a glance

TL;DR · Security Software Engineer (Starlink)

Join a leading-edge team as a Senior Software Engineer specializing in applied cryptography, network security, and operating system security at Redmond, WA. You will work on cutting-edge projects such as secure boot mechanisms and vulnerability research to enhance the robustness of our systems. Your daily tasks include developing cryptographic algorithms, securing network communications, and conducting thorough security assessments. Proficiency in Python, C++, and Golang is essential, along with a strong background in cryptography and system-level programming. This role demands expertise in handling complex security challenges at scale, ensuring that our products are impervious to modern cyber threats.

What you'll do

  • Design and implement secure boot mechanisms for operating systems.
  • Conduct vulnerability research to identify potential security threats.
  • Develop cryptographic solutions to enhance data protection.
  • Work on network security protocols to safeguard system communications.
  • Integrate and test security features in software applications.
  • Collaborate on the development of secure operating system components.

What we're looking for

  • Proficient in Python, C++, and Golang.
  • Experience in software engineering and applied cryptography.
  • Expertise in network security and operating system security.
  • Knowledge of secure/authenticated boot processes.
  • Conducted vulnerability research and analysis.

More like this

Similar roles

Security Software Engineer (Starlink)

SpaceX

Redmond, WA today $130,000$150,000
Python C++ Golang CI/CD Applied_Cryptography Network_Security Operating_System_Security Secure_Boot Vulnerability_Research

Embedded Security Engineer (Starlink)

SpaceX

Redmond, WA today $130,000$150,000
Python C++ Golang Applied_Cryptography Network_Security Operating_System_Security Secure_Boot Authenticated_Boot Vulnerability_Research