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Security Software Engineer (Starshield)

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Security Software Engineer (Starshield) in USA

  • Hawthorne, CA

Responsibilities

  • Design and build Starshield security infrastructure, including cryptographic services and other security-critical services.
  • Develop security features for Starshield routers, dishes, gateways, and satellites.
  • Design security into factory processes and provide supporting network services.
  • Maintain production systems and improve their security posture through direct implementation and recommendations to other teams.
  • Build prototypes and identify, design, and test security improvements.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or another STEM discipline, or 2+ years of professional security software development experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Experience with at least one software development language, such as Python, C++, or Golang.
  • Experience designing and implementing security solutions for operating systems, distributed systems, or other enterprise-scale infrastructure.
  • Preferred experience contributing security improvements to complex systems and working with trusted platform modules and hardware security modules.
  • Preferred understanding of network protocols, including TCP/IP and UDP-based protocols.
  • Preferred advanced degree in a technical or engineering discipline and an active Top Secret, Top Secret SCI, or DOE Level Q clearance.
  • Strong written and verbal communication, collaboration, independent work, adaptability, and ability to learn new technologies quickly.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance as a condition of employment.
  • Must satisfy applicable ITAR eligibility requirements or obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations.
  • Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed.

Benefits

  • Base salary range is $130,000.00-$160,000.00 for Level 1 and $150,000.00-$195,000.00 for Level 2.
  • Potential long-term incentives, discretionary bonuses, and Employee Stock Purchase Plan participation.
  • Medical, vision, dental, 401(k), disability, life insurance, paid parental leave, discounts, and other perks.
  • Up to 3 weeks of paid vacation and 10 or more paid holidays per year, with paid sick leave under company policy.
  • Employment requires successfully obtaining and maintaining a Top Secret security clearance and may require extended hours and weekends.

Salary: $130k - $195k/yr

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