Senior Software Security Engineer

Building artificial gravity space stations and commercial space habitats, with Haven-1 scheduled to be the world's first commercial space station.
Long Beach, CA, USA
$150,000 - $237,000
Security
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
6+ years of experience
Space

Description For Senior Software Security Engineer

Vast is pioneering the future of space habitation by developing artificial gravity space stations to enable long-term human presence in space without zero-gravity's adverse effects. Their flagship project, Haven-1, is set to become the world's first commercial space station when it launches in May 2026. As a Senior Software Security Engineer at Vast, you'll join a mission-driven team working on critical security infrastructure for space exploration. The role offers unique opportunities to work with experienced engineers from aerospace and tech sectors, building secure software systems that directly contribute to humanity's space future. You'll be responsible for designing and implementing security services, collaborating with various engineering teams, and maintaining mission-critical security infrastructure. The position offers competitive compensation ($150,000-$237,000) and comprehensive benefits including full healthcare coverage, equity, and various wellness perks. This is an ideal opportunity for experienced security engineers passionate about space exploration and wanting to make a direct impact on humanity's future in space.

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Responsibilities For Senior Software Security Engineer

  • Work with team to design, implement, and maintain backends, tools, and pipelines for mission-critical security services
  • Partner with engineering teams to assist in implementation and design of security-sensitive features
  • Collaborate with team to peer review software and security practices

Requirements For Senior Software Security Engineer

Python
Linux
Kubernetes
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, math, or other engineering discipline
  • 6+ years experience with building security services and configurations
  • Development experience in modern programming languages
  • Experience building, shipping, and supporting security applications in the cloud
  • Proficiency using command line, shell scripts, and GNU/Linux operating system

Benefits For Senior Software Security Engineer

401k
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Mental Health Assistance
Parental Leave
Equity
  • 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
  • Flexible paid time off for exempt staff
  • Paid parental leave
  • Company equity
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • One Medical membership
  • ClassPass credits
  • Mental healthcare through Spring Health
  • Free snacks, coffee, drinks, and dinner
  • Subsidized lunch

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