3 days ago
Base Salary
$180k - $280k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design and build security infrastructure for Starlink, including cryptographic and other security-critical services.
- Develop security features for Starlink routers, dishes, gateways, and satellites.
- Design security into factory processes and provide supporting network services.
- Maintain production systems and improve security through direct implementation and recommendations to other teams.
- Build prototypes and identify, design, and test security improvements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or another STEM discipline and 5+ years of professional experience in security software development, or 7+ years of professional experience in security software development in lieu of a degree.
- Experience with at least one software development language, such as Python, C++, or Golang.
- Experience designing and implementing security solutions for operating systems, distributed systems, or other enterprise-scale infrastructure.
- Preferred qualifications include experience with complex systems, TPMs, HSMs, TCP/IP, UDP-based protocols, security improvements, and learning new technologies quickly.
- Advanced degree in a technical or engineering discipline is preferred.
- Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
- Applicants must satisfy applicable ITAR authorization requirements.
Benefits
- Base salary range is $180,000.00–$280,000.00 for Level 3.
- Eligible employees may receive company stock or long-term cash awards, discretionary bonuses, and access to an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- Benefits include medical, vision, and dental coverage; 401(k); disability and life insurance; paid parental leave; paid vacation; paid holidays; paid sick leave; and other discounts and perks.
About SpaceX
SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches orbital rockets and spacecraft, and operates Starlink, a global satellite internet network for consumers, businesses, and governments. Its revenue comes from commercial and government launch services (Falcon 9/Falcon Heavy, Dragon cargo and crew to the ISS) and subscription broadband with Starlink hardware and service. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Hawthorne, California, the privately held company serves NASA and commercial satellite operators, building most systems in-house.