AI Security Software Engineer (Starshield)

SpaceX

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Work type: On-site
Location: Hawthorne, CA
Salary: $130,000–$150,000 / yr
Posted: today

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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.

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TL;DR · AI Security Software Engineer (Starshield)

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As an AI Security Software Engineer at Hawthorne, CA, you will join a cutting-edge team to develop and implement automated security solutions using AI, ensuring the safe integration of AI into various systems. Your daily tasks will include software engineering and analyzing large language model attack surfaces. You should be proficient in Python, C++, and Golang, with experience in cybersecurity and machine learning. This role involves working on complex security challenges at a large scale, requiring deep technical expertise and a commitment to innovation in the AI security domain.

Skills

Python C++ Golang CI/CD LLM AI Security Software Engineering

What you'll do

Develop AI-driven tools to automate security-related tasks.
Identify and mitigate attack surfaces in large language models (LLMs).
Ensure the safe integration of AI technologies into new systems.
Enhance existing system security through AI automation techniques.
Collaborate on creating secure coding practices for AI applications.

What we're looking for

Proficient in Python, C++, and Golang.
Experience with large language models (LLM) attack surfaces.
Strong software engineering skills for AI security automation.
Understanding of ITAR requirements for U.S. Department of State compliance.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in computer science or related field.
Ability to ensure safe integration of AI into new and existing systems.

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