Senior AI Engineer – Federal Gov’t AI Systems

SpaceX; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 220,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. AI Engineer for Special Programs in Washington, D.C. This role involves integrating AI capabilities for U.S. federal agencies while ensuring ethical standards and transparency.

You'll be part of a team responsible for designing and optimizing AI systems, collaborating with various stakeholders, and delivering high-quality code efficiently. The position promises a competitive salary range of $220,000 - $350,000 per year and comprehensive benefits, including stock options and health coverage.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on software engineering experience building scalable systems or AI applications.
• Experience working with large language models or generative AI.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize integrations between AI models and government systems.
• Collaborate on SDKs, APIs, and tools tailored for agency stakeholders.
• Ship production-grade code focusing on speed and simplicity.

Skills

Python proficiency

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or STEM field

Tools

AWS

GCP

Azure

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. AI Engineer for Special Programs in Washington, D.C. This role involves integrating AI capabilities for U.S. federal agencies while ensuring ethical standards and transparency.

You'll be part of a team responsible for designing and optimizing AI systems, collaborating with various stakeholders, and delivering high-quality code efficiently. The position promises a competitive salary range of $220,000 - $350,000 per year and comprehensive benefits, including stock options and health coverage.