Sr. AI Engineer, Special Programs
SpaceX · Starshield AI Engineering
- Location
- Palo Alto, CA
- Metro
- San Francisco Bay Area
- Workplace
- Unspecified
- Level
- Senior
- Type
- Unspecified
- Posted
- 5 months ago
- Source
- Greenhouse
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What the posting covers
About the company
SpaceX 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 SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of…
SR. AI ENGINEER, SPECIAL PROGRAMS
This team focuses on engineering and deploying AI capabilities (models, APIs, tools, and integrations) for U.S. federal agencies. You'll work closely with product, research, infrastructure, and legal/governance teams to make AI and future models maximally…
RESPONSIBILITIES
Design, build, and optimize integrations between AI frontier models (e.g., Grok family) and government systems, platforms, and data environments Collaborate on custom SDKs, APIs, developer tools, and documentation tailored for government and enterprise…
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in computer science or another STEM discipline; OR 2+ years of professional experience in software development in lieu of a degree 5+ years of hands-on software engineering experience building scalable systems, APIs, or AI/ML applications…
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Experience working with large language models, generative AI, or agentic systems—either in research, production, or applied engineering Familiarity with government or public sector technology environments (federal civilian agencies, state/local gov, or…
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed 20% travel may be required to government sites This position requires successfully obtaining and maintaining a Top Secret Security Clearance as a condition of employment. While the clearance may…
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Pay range: Sr. AI Engineer: $220,000.00 - $350,000.00/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…
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