Astranis

Senior Product Security Engineer (Applications)

Astranis$180K — $285K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in software engineering focused on security
  • Proficient in secure architecture design and threat modeling for complex systems
  • Expertise in secure coding practices in Python, C, and C++
  • Familiarity with OWASP Top 10 and embedded security concepts
  • Strong ability in auditing code for security flaws across diverse tech stacks
  • Excellent analytical problem-solving and communication skills
  • Proven teamwork capabilities in a multi-disciplinary environment

Responsibilities

  • Lead threat modeling and design risk assessments for software and embedded components
  • Conduct secure code reviews for critical modules
  • Evaluate cryptographic implementation and protocol security
  • Prioritize vulnerabilities and partner with developers for remediation
  • Participate in assessments of embedded devices interfacing with software
  • Provide insights on secure boot and firmware integrity
  • Work with cross-functional teams to enforce secure practices

Benefits

  • Equity package with incentive stock options
  • Company-subsidized high-quality healthcare
  • Disability and life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan
  • Flexible paid time off (PTO)
  • Free catered meals on-site
Full Job Description
Senior Product Security Engineer

As a Senior Product Security Engineer, you will help secure both the software and embedded components that power our systems. This hybrid role focuses primarily on product/application security while contributing to embedded security reviews where software and hardware intersect. You will guide secure design, evaluate critical components, and partner closely with engineering teams across the stack to ensure our products are secure by default. This role does not expect deep hardware hacking but requires a broad security mindset to provide expertise where embedded systems and software meet.

Role
  • Lead threat modeling, architecture reviews, and design-level risk assessments for both application and embedded system components.
  • Conduct secure code reviews for critical modules in Python and C/C++, supporting secure coding practices across all engineering teams.
  • Evaluate cryptographic usage, authentication/authorization flows, and protocol security across the stack.
  • Identify and prioritize vulnerabilities in software and firmware; partner with developers on remediation and mitigation strategies.
  • Participate in security assessments of embedded devices, especially where software interfaces with hardware.
  • Provide security input on high-level aspects of secure boot, firmware update integrity, and device identity mechanisms.
  • Partner with software, firmware, hardware, and systems teams to implement consistent, secure solutions.

Requirements
  • 5+ years of experience in software engineering with a focus on security.
  • Strong investigative, analytical problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Experience with secure architecture design and threat modeling for complex systems (including both web services and IoT/embedded devices).
  • Software development and security expertise in both high-level languages (e.g., Python) and low-level languages (e.g., C, C++).
  • Experience with security best practices for web applications (OWASP Top 10) and familiarity with embedded security concepts (e.g., secure boot, JTAG, UART).
  • Proven ability in auditing code for security flaws across different technology stacks.
  • Strong knowledge of security best practices, applied cryptography, and security frameworks.
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to discuss security with both software and hardware engineers.
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary 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

$180,000-$285,000 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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