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Security Software Engineer (Starshield)

SpaceX· Starshield Software Engineering
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Washington, DC$130k - $160kFull-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Security Software Engineer role focused on designing and building security infrastructure and features for SpaceX Starshield, with emphasis on cryptographic services, operating system and network security, and secure hardware integration for government-focused Starshield systems (routers, dishes, gateways, satellites).

Responsibilities

  • Design and build security infrastructure for Starshield, including cryptographic services and other security-critical services
  • Develop security features for Starshield 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

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:Software developmentSecurity design for operating systems and distributed systems
Nice to have:CryptographyIncident response and adversary detection

Benefits

  • Company 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 company policy
Last updated Sep 16, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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