Security Engineer (Software)

SpaceX is hiring a Security Engineer (Software) for its Information Security team to help protect the SpaceX mission through security standards-driven software and infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain technology that secures SpaceX systems, networks, and data
• Stand up authentication and identity services, including multi-factor authentication and network access control identity
• Automate identity lifecycle processes for Information Security and partner organizations
• Operate backend infrastructure that network security services depend on
• Run web application firewalls and other application-layer security controls
• Enforce cloud security policy with centralized configuration and monitoring
• Document operations, keep systems running, and advise other teams on supported services
• Identify threats and gaps with security and IT, then ship software and deployment changes to reduce risk
• Deliver scalable, repeatable, maintainable, and secure solutions
• Coordinate with Information Security, physical security, IT, HR, legal, software, and other partners

Requirements

• 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, Go, C#, C/C++, or Rust
• Experience designing and implementing security solutions for operating systems, distributed systems, or other enterprise or large-scale infrastructure

Technologies

• Python, Go, C#, C/C++, Rust
• Linux, Windows, macOS
• Public key infrastructure (PKI)
• SAML, OIDC, OAuth
• TPMs, HSMs
• TCP/IP, UDP
• Web APIs, HTTP-RPC, REST

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Writing, shipping, and operating secure software
• Linux, Windows, and macOS system internals
• Public key infrastructure (PKI) and related technologies
• SAML, OIDC, and OAuth
• TPMs and HSMs
• TCP/IP and UDP at the level needed to build and debug services
• Navigating large, interactive systems
• Web APIs, HTTP-RPC, and REST
• Hardening Windows, Linux, and macOS to enterprise security controls
• macOS and Windows code-signing and enterprise application deployment
• Root-cause debugging under time pressure

Additional Requirements

• Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed
• Onsite role in Texas; hybrid or remote work will not be considered
• Ability to pass an Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral

ITAR Requirements

• Applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State

Compensation

• USD 130,000 - 195,000 per year
• Long-term incentives via company stock or long-term cash awards
• Potential discretionary bonuses

Benefits

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with ability to purchase additional stock at a discount
• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid vacation: 3 weeks
• 10 or more paid holidays per year
• Paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy

Minimum Experience

• 2+ years

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or another STEM discipline