Security Software Engineer (Starlink) at SpaceX

Department: Product Security - StarlinkEducation: education_required

Compensation

$130,000 – $200,000/yr

Setup: Hybrid
Location: Redmond, Washington
Type: Full-time
Level: not_specified
Posted: Aug 18, 2026

Description

SpaceX is seeking a Security Software Engineer specializing in STARLINK to design, develop, and maintain secure systems for their satellite internet service. The role involves creating cryptographic services, improving security postures, and ensuring robust defenses against threats. This engineer will contribute to building scalable and resilient infrastructure essential for global connectivity.

Required Skills

Applied cryptography
Network security
Operating system security
Secure/Authenticated boot
Incident response and adversary detection
Vulnerability research
Software engineering

Additional Information

Minimum Education: 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
Required Previous Experiences: 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 Qualifications: 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
Advanced degree in a technical or engineering discipline
Translation Company Name: SpaceX