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SpaceX

Principal AI Engineer, Special Programs

SpaceX
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about 4 hours ago
Washington, DC, USAStaff+
H1B Sponsor

Base Salary

$220k - $350k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and optimize integrations between AI models and government systems.
  • Collaborate on custom SDKs, APIs, and developer tools for government developers.
  • Partner with agency stakeholders to understand requirements and prototype solutions.
  • Ship production-grade code and features with a focus on speed and simplicity.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related STEM field, or 2+ years of software development experience.
  • 6+ years of hands-on software engineering experience with scalable systems and APIs.
  • Strong proficiency in Python; knowledge of other programming languages is a plus.
  • Experience with large language models or generative AI is preferred.
  • Familiarity with government technology environments is advantageous.
  • Exceptional problem-solving skills and ability to communicate complex concepts clearly.
  • Must be willing to work extended hours and travel as needed.
  • Must obtain and maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions.
  • Paid parental leave and short/long-term disability insurance.
  • Accrual of 3 weeks of paid vacation and 10 or more paid holidays per year.
  • Access to employee stock purchase plan and potential bonuses.