Security Software Engineer (Starshield)

Hawthorne, CAfull timeOn Site

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$130k–$160k

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SpaceX The Security Software Engineer at SpaceX Starshield designs and builds security infrastructure including cryptographic services for government-focused space communication systems. The role involves developing security features for routers, gateways, satellites, and maintaining production systems to improve security posture.

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

Qualification

Experienced in navigating largeFlexibilityExcellent communication skills

Required

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

Preferred

Experience contributing security improvements to complex systems
Experience working with special purpose security hardware such as trusted platform modules (TPMs) and hardware security modules (HSMs)
Fundamental understanding of network protocols; including the TCP/IP stack as well as UDP based protocols
Experienced in navigating large, complex, interactive systems
Flexibility, communicating clearly, and establishing and maintaining productive working relationships with other engineering teams
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to work both independently and in a team
Demonstrated ability to deal with ambiguity and to learn new technologies quickly

Benefits

Dental
Vision
401(k)
Parental Leave
Life Insurance

Company

SpaceX

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