Sr Application Security Engineer

SR. APPLICATION SECURITY ENGINEER (STARLINK)

At SpaceX were leveraging our experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink the worlds most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is the worlds largest satellite constellation and is providing fast reliable internet to 5M users worldwide. We design build test and operate all parts of the system thousands of satellites consumer antennae that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing and the software that brings it all together. Weve only begun to scratch the surface of Starlinks potential global impact and are looking for bestinclass engineers to help maximize Starlinks utility for communities and businesses around the globe.

As a Security Software Engineer you will influence the security of Starlink 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 earlystage design feedback to developers and ensure were protecting customer data. This role will focus on identifying new security issues driving longterm 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.

Ideally you have notable skills in one or more of the following:

• Web and mobile application penetration testing
• Web and mobile application software development
• Defending production infrastructure

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 interplanetary scale then you will fit right in.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and build security infrastructure for Starlink 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
• Further our mission of providing secure and reliable Internet to underserved communities

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors 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 highimpact vulnerabilities in realworld 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

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a casebycase basis and may vary based on the following considerations: jobrelated knowledge and skills education and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for longterm incentives in the form of company stock stock options or longterm cash awards as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical vision and dental coverage access to a 401(k)retirement plan short and longterm disability insurance life insurance paid parental leave and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year. Company shuttles are offered to employees for round trip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.