Software Engineer (Platform Team)

United States Digital Space LLC; Brownsville (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

401(k) retirement plan

Medical, vision, and dental coverage

Disability and life insurance

Parental leave

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a Software Engineer for the Platform Team to design and operate secure, scalable AI platforms and proxy systems.

You will own the full lifecycle of platform development, drive adoption among engineers, and deliver tested software, automation, and trained models on reliable compute.

Strong Python skills plus Go/Java/TypeScript exposure, and experience with Docker/Kubernetes are highly valued. ITAR and security considerations apply.

Qualifications

• BS in CS/engineering or 2+ years of production software experience.
• Experience building production software systems (platform, backend, or full stack).
• Strong Python and multi-language exposure (Go/Java/TypeScript).
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and secure proxy architectures.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and operate secure, scalable AI platforms and proxy systems.
• Own full lifecycle of platform development from design to deployment.
• Drive adoption by supporting engineers and sharing assets.
• Identify high-value opportunities and deliver tested software and models.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to connect AI to real tools and workflows.
• Onboard new models, expand compute, and optimize proxies for logging and security.
• Develop tools mitigating risk, such as AI-powered code review and automation.
• Focus on lean, secure applied AI that enhances productivity.

Skills

Python

Go

Java

TypeScript

Docker

Kubernetes

Security-focused architecture

MLOps familiarity

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or engineering

2+ years of production software experience in lieu of a degree

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Cloud compute providers

Frontier model providers

CI/CD tooling

Job description

the company was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today the company is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal ofenabling human life on Mars.

SOFTWARE ENGINEER(PLATFORM TEAM)

The Platform Team is responsible for building the foundational tooling and security infrastructure that empowers every team at the company to harness AI effectively. This team creates secure, scalable gateways and proxy systems that allow engineers and operators across the company to write code faster, perform advanced data analysis, connect AI to their daily tools and problems, and turn ideas into deployed solutions with confidence. By onboarding new frontier models, expanding compute capacity, optimizing proxy efficiency for logging and control, and building shared products, prompts, skills, and infrastructure, this team unlocks reliable, high-impact AI capabilities across the entire organization.

As a Software Engineer for the company's AI platform, you will act as an entrepreneurial builder focused on the leanest and most effective applied use of AI at the company. You will design platforms that convert engineering know-how into tested software, automation, and reliable data stores at scale while creating risk-mitigation tools such as intelligent code review and PR assistants. Current systems are built with Docker containers acting as secure gateways and proxies that integrate with any cloud compute provider and multiple frontier model providers. Your work will directly accelerate the company production and development by enabling every team to move faster with trustworthy AI.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, build, andoperatesecure, scalable AI platforms and proxy systems used by teams throughout the company
• Own the full lifecycle of platform development including design, testing, deployment, and continuous improvement
• Drive adoption by communicating value, directly supporting engineers, and building shared prompts, skills, and infrastructure that accelerate peers
• Act entrepreneurially to identify high-value opportunities and create solutions that allow users to rapidly turn problems and ideas into tested software, deployed applications, and trained models on managed, reliable compute
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders to deeply understand needs and deliver platforms that connect AI to real tools and workflows
• Onboard new models, expand compute resources, and optimize efficiency of proxy systems for logging, control, and security
• Develop tools that mitigate business risk, such as AI-powered code review and PR automation
• Focus on lean, effective, and secure applied AI that maximizes conversion of engineering expertise into automation and reliable data systems across the company

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or other engineering discipline; OR 2+ years of professional experience building production software in lieu of a degree
• Experience developing production software systems (platform, backend, or full stack)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience building internal developer platforms, AI gateways, or secure proxy systems in production
• Hands-on work with Docker containers, security-focused architecture, and multi-provider integrations (cloud compute + frontier model providers)
• Familiarity with MLOps, model onboarding, compute orchestration, and infrastructure for large-scale AI usage
• Strong desire to enable others — experience creating tools, documentation, shared assets, or training that drives company-wide adoption
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a track record of identifying and delivering high-impact solutions
• Proficiency in Python and experience with additional languages (Go, Java, TypeScript, etc.)
• Knowledge of Kubernetes, container orchestration, observability, and infrastructure-as-code tools
• Understanding of AI risk mitigation, code generation, and developer productivity tools
• Passion for turning complex engineering problems into simple, reliable, and secure AI-powered outcomes

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range: Software Engineer/Level I: $135,000.00 - $155,000.00/per year Software Engineer/Level II: $155,000.00 - $185,000.00/per year Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at the company. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

the company is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with the company is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of the company’s Affirective Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out [e-mail].