AI Engineer, Special Programs

SpaceX

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Work type: On-site
Location: Palo Alto, CA
Salary: $125,000–$220,000 / yr
Posted: today

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $208k

This role $172k

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This role pays less than 71% of similar roles. Most pay $170,000–$246,150 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $172k versus about $208k for comparable roles.

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About SpaceX

SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft with the mission of enabling humans to become a multi-planetary species. It operates the Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and Starship launch vehicles, as well as the Starlink satellite internet constellation.

SpaceX currently has 604 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $130,000–$155,000 across 440 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · AI Engineer, Special Programs

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As an AI Engineer in Special Programs, you will join a dedicated team focused on developing cutting-edge solutions for federal agencies. Your primary responsibilities include building scalable systems and APIs using Python and other languages to support complex AI/ML applications. You will work closely with stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver robust, efficient software that addresses real-world challenges. Ideal candidates have at least one year of hands-on experience in software engineering, a strong grasp of Python, and familiarity with relevant tools and technologies. This role involves working on projects that require ITAR compliance, ensuring secure and compliant development practices are maintained throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Python CI/CD

What you'll do

Develop and maintain scalable AI/ML systems for federal agencies.
Design and implement APIs to integrate AI solutions with existing infrastructure.
Build machine learning models using Python and other programming languages.
Ensure compliance with ITAR regulations in AI project development.
Collaborate on the deployment of AI applications in secure environments.

What we're looking for

1+ years of hands-on software engineering experience in scalable systems or AI/ML applications.
Strong proficiency in Python and other programming languages beneficial.
Experience building APIs and integrating with various data sources required.
Demonstrated ability to work on projects for federal agencies.
ITAR compliance requirements must be met.

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