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Product Security Engineer (Starlink)

SpaceX· Product Security - Starlink
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Hawthorne, CA$130k - $160kFull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Security-focused engineer to influence and build secure software and infrastructure for SpaceX Starlink, spanning space and terrestrial systems, with emphasis on cryptography, network, OS security, incident response, and vulnerability research.

Responsibilities

  • Design and build security infrastructure for Starlink, including cryptographic services and other security-critical services
  • Develop security features for Starlink systems, including our router, dish, gateways, and satellites
  • Design security into factory processes and provide network services in support of this
  • Maintain existing production systems and improve security posture via both direct implementation and recommendations to other teams
  • Build prototypes and help identify, design, and test security improvements
  • Further our mission of providing secure and reliable Internet to underserved communities

Qualifications

  • 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 (Python, C++, Golang)
  • Experience designing and implementing security solutions for operating systems, distributed systems, or other enterprise/large-scale infrastructure

Skills

Required:CryptographyNetwork securityOperating system securitySoftware engineering
Nice to have:Secure/Authenticated bootIncident response and adversary detectionVulnerability research

Benefits

  • Long-term incentives (stock or long-term cash awards)
  • Discretionary bonuses and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • 3 weeks of paid vacation and 10+ paid holidays per year
  • Paid sick leave as per policy
  • Various discounts and perks
Last updated Aug 19, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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