Sr. Application Security Engineer

SpaceX

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Work type: On-site
Location: Redmond, WA
Salary: $168,000–$230,000 / yr
Posted: today

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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.

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TL;DR · Sr. Application Security Engineer

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As a Senior Application Security Engineer at Starlink, you will join a dynamic team responsible for securing the company’s internet infrastructure and applications used by millions of customers daily. Your primary responsibilities include designing security infrastructure for Starlink.com and its mobile application, continuously auditing systems for vulnerabilities, and providing guidance to developers on building secure software. You will also monitor bug bounty submissions and coordinate responses to identified issues. This role requires expertise in Python, C++, Golang, or C#, along with a proven track record of identifying critical security flaws in real-world applications. Additionally, you must have a solid understanding of networking protocols and be committed to enhancing the security posture of Starlink’s rapidly growing system.

Skills

Python C++ Golang C# Web application penetration testing Mobile application development Infrastructure security Bug bounty management Networking CI/CD

What you'll do

Design and build security infrastructure for Starlink.com and its mobile application.
Continually audit and assess Starlink Internet infrastructure for security issues.
Provide developer guidance on building secure applications and integrating security into software processes.
Monitor bug bounty submissions and coordinate responses to legitimate findings.
Identify new security vulnerabilities in web and mobile applications through penetration testing.

What we're looking for

Experience designing and implementing application security solutions for web or mobile applications.
Track record of identifying high-impact vulnerabilities in real-world applications.
Fundamental understanding of networking and network protocols.
Proficiency in Python, C++, Golang, or C#.
Design and build security infrastructure for web and mobile applications.
Continually audit and assess internet infrastructure for security issues.

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