Principal AI Platform Architect (Secure Gateways)

SpaceX; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 295,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

SpaceX is looking for a Principal Software Engineer to lead the development of their AI platform. This role requires technical vision and collaboration to maximize AI capabilities across the company. Responsibilities include driving strategic initiatives and mentoring teams.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in AI platforms, secure proxy systems, and technical leadership, with a strong background in Python and container technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in building large-scale production platforms.
• Experience with designing mission-critical infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Define the long-term technical vision for the AI platform.
• Lead company-wide initiatives from strategy to rollout.
• Establish best practices for applied AI.

Skills

AI/ML platform design

Docker

Kubernetes

Python

Infrastructure-as-code

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or engineering

9+ years of relevant experience

Tools

AI gateways

Secure proxy layers

Enterprise MLOps platforms

Job description

SpaceX is looking for a Principal Software Engineer to lead the development of their AI platform. This role requires technical vision and collaboration to maximize AI capabilities across the company. Responsibilities include driving strategic initiatives and mentoring teams.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in AI platforms, secure proxy systems, and technical leadership, with a strong background in Python and container technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.