Astranis

Product Security Engineer

Astranis$130K — $215K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of software engineering experience focusing on security
  • Strong investigative and analytical problem-solving skills
  • Experience with secure coding practices for web applications
  • Proficiency in Python and modern web frameworks (Django, Flask, React)
  • Proven experience in threat modeling and security assessments
  • Strong knowledge of common security vulnerabilities and best practices
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a team

Responsibilities

  • Perform security code reviews and penetration testing
  • Contribute to security initiatives as a security champion
  • Guide and support developers in implementing security measures
  • Collaborate with vendors and partners for remediation strategies
  • Conduct risk assessments to prioritize threats
  • Work with teams during the design phase for secure systems
  • Design and implement technical solutions for identified risks

Benefits

  • Equity in the form of incentive stock options
  • High-quality company-subsidized healthcare
  • Disability and life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement planning
  • Flexible PTO
  • Free on-site catered meals
Full Job Description
Product Security Engineer

As a Product Security Engineer at Astranis, you are a software engineer with a passion for security, responsible for building and securing our web applications and services. Your role will involve embedding security into the software development lifecycle, from design to deployment. While your primary role is to build secure software in Python and modern web stacks, your expertise will be used to identify vulnerabilities, conduct security reviews, and help engineering teams raise the bar for security across the board.

Role
  • Perform security code reviews and penetration testing on our web applications and services.
  • Contribute to security initiatives and serve as a security champion within software development teams.
  • Provide guidance and support to developers on implementing security measures and secure coding best practices.
  • Collaborate with vendors, partners, and other Astranis software engineers to implement effective remediation strategies.
  • Perform risk assessments to identify and prioritize threats in our applications and infrastructure.
  • Work with development teams during the design phase to build secure systems and ensure our products are implemented to a high security standard.
  • Collaborate with software development teams to design and implement technical solutions that address identified risks.

Requirements
  • 2+ years of experience in software engineering with a focus on security.
  • Strong investigative, analytical problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Experience with secure coding practices for web applications.
  • Software development experience and security expertise in Python and modern web frameworks (e.g., Django, Flask, React).
  • Proven experience in threat modeling and security assessments for web applications.
  • Proficiency in software development, including auditing and writing secure code.
  • Strong knowledge of security best practices, common vulnerabilities, and frameworks.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and spoken.
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.


What we offer:

All our positions offer a compensation package that includes equity and robust benefits.

Base pay is just one component of Astranis's total rewards package. Your compensation also includes a significant equity package via incentive stock options, high-quality company-subsidized healthcare, disability and life insurance, 401(k) retirement planning, flexible PTO, and free on-site catered meals.

Astranis pay ranges are informed and defined through professional-grade salary surveys and compensation data sources. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, and the level and scope of the position.

Base Salary

$130,000-$215,000 USD

U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required

(To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States, or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3))

About Astranis

Astranis is a satellite manufacturing company that was founded in 2015 by John Gedmark and Ryan McLinko. The company is focused on building small, low-cost satellites that can provide internet access to remote areas of the world. Astranis has partnerships with major telecommunications companies such as Pacific Dataport and Alaska Communications, and has raised over $108 million in funding from investors such as Andreessen Horowitz and Venrock. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Learn more about Astranis
Size
50 employees
Industry
Founded
2015

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