Senior AI Engineer - Government & AI Safety

SpaceX; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 220,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

401(k) retirement plan

Comprehensive medical coverage

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Principal AI Engineer for special programs focused on deploying AI for U.S. federal agencies. This role involves designing integrations between AI models and government systems, ensuring ethical and effective use of technology.

Qualified candidates will have extensive software engineering experience, familiarity with AI/ML applications, and must be able to obtain a Top Secret Security Clearance. Competitive salaries range from $220,000 to $350,000 annually, complemented by comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of hands-on software engineering experience building scalable systems.
• Experience with AI/ML applications.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize AI integrations with government systems.
• Ship production-grade code and features.

Skills

Python proficiency

Experience with large language models

Strong problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or STEM discipline

Tools

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Principal AI Engineer for special programs focused on deploying AI for U.S. federal agencies. This role involves designing integrations between AI models and government systems, ensuring ethical and effective use of technology.

Qualified candidates will have extensive software engineering experience, familiarity with AI/ML applications, and must be able to obtain a Top Secret Security Clearance. Competitive salaries range from $220,000 to $350,000 annually, complemented by comprehensive benefits.