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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Security Software Engineer - **Company:** Space Exploration Technologies Corp. - **Location:** Hawthorne, CA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $130,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** C (Programming Language), User Authentication, C++ (Programming Language), Cyber Security, Distributed Systems, Hardware Security Module, Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Network Service, Network Protocols, Security Software, Software Engineering, TCP/IP, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), User Datagram Protocols, Network Routers, Scripting, Build Management, Information Technology, Network Support, Operating System Security, Vulnerability Analysis, Golang - **Published:** July 31, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/security-software-engineer-starlink-hawthorne-ca--5e57954c-1c82-484d-a1b2-3ec3f3e8139d ## About the Role As a Security Software Engineer you will influence the security of software across our product lines. We are looking for people with a track record of shipping reliable software and who have a broad understanding of the security design of today's Internet, including the cryptographic primitives involved. You see the big picture, prioritize accordingly, and are comfortable with working at different levels of abstraction. Ideally, you have notable skills in one or more of the following: * Software engineering * Applied cryptography * Network security * Operating system security * Secure/Authenticated boot * Incident response and adversary detection * Vulnerability research 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., * 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 PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: * 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, Affirmative Action, Authentication, Broadband, C Programming Language, C++ Programming Language, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Computer Security, Cryptography, Distributed Computing, Establish Priorities, Go Programming Language (Golang), Government Regulations, Incident Response, Interviewing Skills, Network Protocols, Network Routers, Network Support, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Product Development, Production Systems, Protective Services, Prototyping, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Receivers, Security Design, Security Infrastructure, Security Software, Software Development, Software Engineering, Stock Purchase Plans, Systems Maintenance, TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol), Test Design, Testing, UDP (User Datagram Protocol), United States Citizen, Writing Skills ## Description * 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 ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [An Applied Introduction to eBPF with Go](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1075-an-applied-introduction-to-ebpf-with-go) - [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) - [JavaScript? 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