SpaceX
Internet
ProductSecurityEngineer(Starlink)
“Product Security Engineer (Starlink) at SpaceX. Skills: Security software engineering, Applied cryptography, Network security, Operating system security, Secure/Authenticated boot, Incident response and adversary detection, Vulnerability research. 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”
What You'll Achieve.
Maximize Starlink’s utility for communities and businesses around the globe; Provide secure and reliable Internet to underserved communities
Industry & Context.
Demonstrated ability to deal with ambiguity
Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed, U. S. citizen or national, U. S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), Refugee under 8 U. S. C. § 1157, or Asylee under 8 U. S. C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U. S. Department of State (ITAR requirements)
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in computer science or another STEM OR 2+ 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), Experience designing and implementing security solutions for operating systems, distributed systems, or other enterprise/large-scale infrastructure
Nice to Have
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 including the TCP/IP stack as well as UDP based protocols, Experienced in navigating large, complex, interactive systems, 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
What You'll Do.
Design and build security infrastructure for Starlink
including cryptographic services and other security-critical services
Develop security features for Starlink systems
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
and test security improvements
Further our mission of providing secure and reliable Internet to underserved communities
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Establishing and maintaining productive working relationships with other engineering teams; Recommendations to other teams
Communication Scope
Communicating clearly; Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
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