New Graduate Engineer, Software Security - '26/'27 (Starlink)
SpaceX · Palo Alto, CA
Posted about a month ago · $140,000.00 - $175,000.00
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 33 days SpaceX's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 52% of SpaceX's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at SpaceX
- high 1459 stale, 43 reposted of 2,362 open
- Hiring momentum
- 3062 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from SpaceX's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for SpaceX.
About this role
As a New Graduate Engineer in Software Security at SpaceX, you will design and build security-critical infrastructure for the Starlink system, which includes routers, dishes, gateways, and satellites. Your role will involve developing security features, maintaining existing systems, and improving security postures through implementation and collaboration with other teams. You will also prototype and test security improvements to ensure reliable internet service to underserved communities.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 3/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of SpaceX as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or another STEM discipline
- 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
- Graduating in the class of 2026 or 2027
Nice to have
- Designing secure systems
- 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)
- Experienced in navigating large, complex, interactive systems
- Flexibility, communicating clearly, and establishing and maintaining productive working relationships with other engineering teams
What you get
- Pay Range: Level 1: $140,000.00 - $175,000.00; Level 2: $160,000.00 - $210,000.00
- Long-term incentives in the form of company stock 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
- Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
Worth weighing
- Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed
- No specific mention of the tech stack used beyond security-related skills
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Listed by SpaceX on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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