8 hours ago
Base Salary
$170k - $270k/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 their security through direct implementation and recommendations to other teams.
- Build prototypes and identify, design, and test security improvements.
- Work with other engineering teams to deliver secure and reliable internet systems.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or another STEM discipline and 5+ years of professional security software development experience, or 7+ years of professional security software development experience 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 experience includes security improvements for complex systems, Trusted Platform Modules, Hardware Security Modules, TCP/IP and UDP-based protocols, and navigating large interactive systems.
- Preferred qualifications include strong written and verbal communication, ability to work independently and collaboratively, adaptability, and an advanced technical or engineering degree.
- Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
- Must satisfy the stated U.S. Government ITAR eligibility or authorization requirements.
Benefits
- Base salary range is $170,000.00-$270,000.00, with potential stock or long-term cash awards, discretionary bonuses, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage is provided, along with a 401(k), disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, discounts, and other perks.
- Employees may accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and receive 10 or more paid holidays per year.
- Washington State employees accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law.
- Company shuttles provide weekday roundtrip transportation from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office.
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.