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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr. Application Security Engineer - **Company:** Space Exploration Technologies Corp. - **Location:** Redmond, WA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $168,000.0 - $230,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Cyber Security, Customer Data Management, Mobile Application Software, Python (Programming Language), Network Architecture, Network Protocols, Security Software, Software Engineering, Software Security, Build Management, Information Technology, Golang - **Published:** July 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gdavtu ## About the Role + Bachelor's degree in computer science or another STEM discipline and 5+ years of professional experience in security software development; OR 7+ 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, C#) + Experience designing and implementing application security solutions for web and or mobile applications PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: + Experience contributing security improvements to complex systems + Track record of identifying high-impact vulnerabilities in real-world applications + Fundamental understanding of networking and network protocols + 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, + To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) 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 the ITAR here (https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/?id=ddtc\_kb\_article\_page&sys\_id=24d528fddbfc930044f9ff621f961987) . ## Description As a Security Software Engineer, you will influence the security of Starlink.com and associated internet infrastructure which our millions of customers use every day to manage their Starlink account and equipment. In this role, you will continually assess Starlink Internet infrastructure and applications for security issues, provide detailed early-stage design feedback to developers, and ensure we're protecting customer data. This role will focus on identifying new security issues, driving long-term improvement, and providing continuous guidance to developers as the Starlink system grows. You will also be responsible for monitoring and responding to bug bounty submissions., Being flexible, communicating clearly, and establishing and maintaining productive working relationships with other engineering teams are paramount to success. If you are passionate about building quality products, love the challenges of outsmarting adversaries, and want to make an impact on an inter-planetary scale, then you will fit right in., + Design and build security infrastructure for Starlink.com and the Starlink mobile application + Continually audit and assess Starlink Internet infrastructure for security issues + Design security into software processes and provide developer guidance for building secure applications + Monitor bug bounty submissions and coordinate response to legitimate submissions + Build prototypes and help identify, design, and test security improvements ## Related Videos - [Go with the Flow: Stop the Leaks Before Your Memory's a Waterfall!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100073-go-with-the-flow-stop-the-leaks-before-your-memory-s-a-waterfall) - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [Answering the Million Dollar Question: Why did I Break Production?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1171-answering-the-million-dollar-question-why-did-i-break-production) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Cyber Security: Small, and Large!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/259-cyber-security-small-and-large) - [From Zero to Mobile Developer in 45 Minutes With SwiftUI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/183-from-zero-to-mobile-developer-in-45-minutes-with-swiftui) ## Related Articles - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [Best Countries for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/267-best-countries-for-software-engineers)