SR. FULL STACK SOFTWARE ENGINEER, SECURITY (STARLINK)

At SpaceX we’re leveraging our experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world’s most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is the world’s largest satellite constellation and is providing fast, reliable internet to 3M+ users worldwide. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system – thousands of satellites, consumer receivers that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing, and the software that brings it all together. We’ve only begun to scratch the surface of Starlink’s potential global impact and are looking for best-in-class engineers to help maximize Starlink’s utility for communities and businesses around the globe.

As a Full Stack Software Engineer, Security, you will work closely with a mix of both external customers and internal partners across all engineering disciplines here at SpaceX to deliver security features, including authentication, authorization, and auditing, for a rapidly expanding network of millions of users and assets. The tools and applications you build will empower Starlink customers to securely and effectively manage their deployed assets in aviation, maritime, and enterprise environments while mitigating risks and security vulnerabilities across various internal and external platforms. On this team, we will rely on you to be a key figure in the successful development of secure, mission critical, high performance web applications. Our full stack engineers can work on a variety of sub teams, a few of which are included below:

• Internal Tooling & Development
• Web Application Development
• Consumer Platform Development

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop secure, well-architected, responsive, and performant full-stack web applications using .NET Core microservices in Kubernetes with a React and Angular frontend
• Develop highly reliable, available, maintainable, and scalable software systems
• Deliver expert level Typescript, HTML, and CSS for modern browsers
• Identify and address security vulnerabilities in our applications and infrastructure
• Implement features that improve security while maintaining an enjoyable user experience
• Collaborate with peers on architecture, design, and code reviews
• Deep dive into your users’ problems to find and create efficient solutions
• Bring your voice to the table in team collaborations on architecture, design, and code reviews

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a STEM discipline and 5+ years of professional experience; OR 7+ years of professional experience building software in lieu of a degree
• 3+ years of professional experience in full-stack development
• Experience implementing customer-facing application security features

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Programming experience in C#/.NET, Go, Java, Python, or similar object-oriented language
• Frontend experience in React, Angular, or similar JavaScript framework
• Strong understanding of security best practices and how to implement them
• Experience identifying and mitigating security vulnerabilities in code and infrastructure
• Experience with OAuth 2.0 for access control
• Production experience with Docker and Kubernetes
• Production experience with PostgreSQL or similar database technologies
• Experience with version control, continuous integration, and continuous delivery tools and concepts
• Experience with UNIX-like operating systems
• Expertise in profiling and improving application performance
• Strong attention to detail

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

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

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:
Software Engineer/Senior: $170,000.00 - $230,000.00/per year

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related 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 long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term 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 & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.