AI Platform Engineer – Secure, Scalable Tooling

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Stock options

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP is seeking a Software Engineer for the Platform Team in Redmond, WA. This role involves building secure and scalable AI platforms to empower teams across SpaceX. You will design and manage the full lifecycle of platform development, focusing on delivering tools that connect AI to real-world workflows.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field, experience in software system development, and a strong proficiency in Python. We offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, a 401(k) plan, and stock options.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or engineering; or 2+ years of professional experience building production software.
• Experience developing production software systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and operate secure, scalable AI platforms and proxy systems.
• Own the full lifecycle of platform development including design, testing, deployment, and improvement.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand needs and deliver adequate platforms.

Skills

Software development

AI platforms

Security architecture

Python

Docker

Kubernetes

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or engineering

2+ years of professional experience in software development

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP is seeking a Software Engineer for the Platform Team in Redmond, WA. This role involves building secure and scalable AI platforms to empower teams across SpaceX. You will design and manage the full lifecycle of platform development, focusing on delivering tools that connect AI to real-world workflows.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field, experience in software system development, and a strong proficiency in Python. We offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, a 401(k) plan, and stock options.