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Security Software Engineer (Starlink)

SpaceX· Product Security - Starlink
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Redmond, WA$130k - $165kFull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Security Software Engineer role at SpaceX for Starlink, focusing on building and securing software across space and terrestrial systems, including cryptographic services, OS security, network/security infrastructure, and incident response.

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

Skills

Required:Network securityOperating system securitySoftware engineering
Nice to have:Applied cryptographySecure/Authenticated bootIncident response and adversary detectionVulnerability research

Benefits

  • Long-term incentives in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards
  • Potential discretionary bonuses
  • 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
  • Various other discounts and perks
  • Up to 3 weeks of paid vacation and 10+ paid holidays per year
  • Paid sick time in Washington state
  • Company shuttles for select Seattle locations to Redmond office (Mon-Fri)
Last updated Aug 19, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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