Sr. Software Engineer, Security (Starship)
SpaceX
4 months ago
Hawthorne, CA, USA
Senior / Mid Level
Base Salary
$160k - $220k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design and build security infrastructure for Starship, including authentication and encryption protocols.
- Own all aspects of software development, including design, testing, and integration.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to develop and maintain launch and vehicle software.
- Define and lead impactful projects that enable the mission of Starship.
- Continuously improve software standards and engineering best practices.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or science discipline and 4+ years of experience in software development, or 6+ years of professional experience in software development in lieu of a degree.
- 4+ years of experience with C++, Python, or Rust.
- Proven skills in systems programming languages.
- Experience with real-time embedded systems or distributed computing systems.
- Experience contributing security improvements to complex systems.
- Strong skills in debugging, performance optimization, and unit testing.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
- Paid parental leave and short & long-term disability insurance.
- 3 weeks of paid vacation and 10 or more paid holidays per year.
- Access to employee stock purchase plan and potential bonuses.
Tech Stack
C++PythonRust
Categories
Security