About the job
At SpaceX, we believe in a thrilling future where humanity explores the stars. We are dedicated to developing innovative technologies to make this vision a reality, culminating in our ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
SENIOR SECURITY SOFTWARE ENGINEER - STARSHIELD
Our Starshield program leverages SpaceX’s advanced Starlink technology and launch capabilities to bolster national security initiatives. Unlike Starlink, which caters to consumer and commercial sectors, Starshield is tailored for government applications, focusing on critical areas such as earth observation, secure communications, and hosted payloads. The Starshield team is tasked with creating highly reliable in-space mesh networks, developing secure systems to ensure space access, and designing next-generation communication and sensing software.
As a Senior Security Software Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the security landscape of our diverse product lines. We seek individuals with a proven history of delivering dependable software and a comprehensive understanding of contemporary Internet security design, including cryptographic principles. Your capacity to see the broader picture, prioritize effectively, and work across various abstraction levels will be essential. Expertise in one or more of the following areas is highly desirable:
- Software engineering
- Applied cryptography
- Network security
- Operating system security
- Secure/authenticated boot
- Incident response and adversary detection
- Vulnerability research
Your success will depend on your adaptability, clear communication, and ability to build and maintain productive relationships with fellow engineering teams. If you are passionate about crafting high-quality products, enjoy the challenges of outsmarting adversaries, and aspire to make a significant impact on an interplanetary scale, you will thrive here.
