Security Software Engineer; starlink

Overview

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X was founded to enable humanity to explore the stars. Space

X is developing technologies to make this possible, including Starlink – the world’s most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is the world’s largest satellite constellation, providing fast, reliable internet to millions of users globally. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system, and we are looking for best-in-class engineers to maximize Starlink’s utility for communities and businesses around the world.

SECURITY SOFTWARE ENGINEER (STARLINK)

• 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

• 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 Python, C/C++ or Golang
• Experience designing and implementing security solutions for operating systems, distributed systems, or other business infrastructure

• 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 and UDP-based protocols
• Experience navigating large, complex, interactive systems
• Flexibility, clear communication, and ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships with other engineering teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Demonstrated ability to deal with ambiguity and to learn new technologies quickly
• Advanced degree in a technical or engineering discipline

• Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed

Pay Range:

• Security Software Engineer / Level I: $ - $ per year
• Security Software Engineer / Level II: $ - $ per year

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge, education, and experience.

Base salary is part of the total rewards package  may also be eligible for long-term incentives (stock or stock options), discretionary bonuses, and other benefits, including comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, a 401(k) plan, disability and life insurance, paid parental leave, paid vacation, and holidays. You may accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and 10+ paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds applicable law.

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, a U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), a Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or an Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about ITAR here.

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