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SpaceX · 2 hours ago

Security Software Engineer

SpaceX is a company focused on developing technologies for human exploration of Mars. They are seeking a Security Software Engineer to protect their systems and data while ensuring compliance with industry standards. This role involves designing security solutions, collaborating with various teams, and addressing emerging vulnerabilities.

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Responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain technology solutions and systems that provide security for SpaceX systems, networks, and data. This can include:
Authentication and identity services, including multi-factor solutions, network access control identity servers, and related authentication and authorization technologies
Identity lifecycle management services and automation. Build and maintain scripts and automation that support the information security mission across SpaceX, to be utilized by information security teammates and other partner organizations
Network security systems and the backend infrastructure that powers such services
Application level security controls (e.g. web application firewalls)
Cloud deployments security policy enforcement, centralized configuration management, monitoring, etc
Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for those solutions, maintaining documentation on them and advising others on their underlying technologies and operation
Work with security and IT teams to identify threats and problem areas, using that feedback to further strengthen tools and technologies. Materialize this as improvements which result in stronger and safer software and application deployments across SpaceX, measuring in decreased risk and prevalence of issues
Create solutions that are scalable, repeatable, maintainable, and secure
Work collaboratively with other teams, including individuals in information security, physical security, information technology, human resources, legal, software, and others

Qualification

Security software developmentPython programmingDesigning security solutionsPublic key infrastructureSAMLOIDCOAuthLinuxWindowsMac internalsNetwork protocolsAPIsNavigating complex systemsEffective problem-solving

Required

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 the Python programming language, GO, C#, or Rust
Experience designing and implementing security solutions for operating systems, distributed systems, or other enterprise/large-scale infrastructure
Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed
This role requires you to be onsite. Hybrid or remote work will not be considered

Preferred

Experience with secure code development practices
Experience with Linux, Windows, and Mac system internals
Proficient experience with the Python programming language, GO, C#, or Rust
Strong knowledge of public key infrastructure (PKI) environments and related technologies
Experience with SAML, OIDC, and OAuth
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
Familiarity with developing web-based APIs, HTTP-RPC, and REST
Familiarity with enterprise security controls and security best practices for Windows, Linux, and Mac systems
Effective problem-solving skills, and ability to quickly determine root-causes of issues
Familiarity with macOS and Windows code-signing and deployment of enterprise applications

Benefits

Long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
Potential discretionary bonuses
Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
401(k) retirement plan
Short and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
Various other discounts and perks
3 weeks of paid vacation
10 or more paid holidays per year
Paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law

Company

SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$11.78B
Key Investors
Korea Investment PartnersIntesa SanpaoloAndreessen Horowitz
2025-12-12Secondary Market
2025-09-10Secondary Market
2025-08-13Secondary Market· $10M

Leadership Team

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Bret Johnsen
CFO
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Charles Kuehmann
VP Materials Engineering
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