2 months ago
Redmond, WA, USAMid Level
H1B sponsor
Base Salary
$130k - $200k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design and build Starlink security infrastructure, 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 posture through direct implementation and recommendations to other teams
- Build prototypes and identify, design, and test security improvements
- Support Starlink’s mission to provide secure and reliable Internet to underserved communities
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or another STEM discipline, or 2+ years of professional experience in security software development in lieu of a degree
- Experience with one or more software development languages, such as Python, C++, or Golang
- Experience designing and implementing security solutions for operating systems, distributed systems, or other enterprise-scale infrastructure
- Experience contributing security improvements to complex systems is preferred
- Experience with Trusted Platform Modules and Hardware Security Modules is preferred
- Understanding of network protocols, including the TCP/IP stack and UDP-based protocols, is preferred
- Applied cryptography, network security, operating system security, secure or authenticated boot, incident response, adversary detection, vulnerability research, or software engineering experience is preferred
- Advanced degree in a technical or engineering discipline is preferred
- Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed
- Must satisfy applicable ITAR work authorization requirements
Benefits
- Medical, vision, and dental coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Employee discounts and other perks
- Three weeks of paid vacation may accrue
- 10 or more paid holidays per year
- Washington State paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law
- Company shuttles from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday through Friday
- Potential eligibility for company stock or long-term cash awards, discretionary bonuses, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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.