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Sr. Software Engineer, Security (Starship)

SpaceX· Starship Software Engineering
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Hawthorne, CA$160k - $225kfull-timePosted 5mo ago

About the role

Senior software engineer role focused on designing, building, and maintaining security infrastructure for SpaceX's Starship program, including authentication, encryption, secure boot, hardware security modules, and secure software development practices.

Responsibilities

  • Design and build security infrastructure for Starship, including authentication and encryption protocols, identity management and automation, software integrity solutions such as secure boot and code hardening, utilizing hardware security modules and cryptographic accelerators, application level security, and backend services powering network security systems
  • Own all aspects of software development, including design, testing, and integration to the mission
  • Collaborate with counterpart engineering teams to develop and maintain launch and vehicle software across required domains to verify control of pad, ship, and booster to meet mission objectives
  • Define and lead impactful projects that enable the mission of Starship
  • Continuously improve software standards and software engineering best practices within Starship Software

Qualifications

  • 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 C++, Python, or Rust

Skills

Required:Secure software development life cycle
Nice to have:Applied cryptographyNetwork securityOperating system securitySecure/Authenticated bootIncident response and adversary detectionVulnerability research

Benefits

  • comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • short and long-term disability insurance
  • life insurance
  • paid parental leave
  • various discounts and perks
  • 3 weeks of paid vacation and 10+ paid holidays per year
  • paid sick leave per company policy
  • potential eligibility for stock-based incentives and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Last updated Jul 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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