Operations Engineer, Applied AI (Application Software)
SpaceX
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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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The Operations Engineer, Applied AI (Application Software) serves as a technical partner to internal teams across various programs to explore and integrate large language models into products and infrastructure. This role involves designing smart strategies, building prototypes, and creating proof-of-concept applications that illustrate effective integration with Spok/Grok. The engineer will advise on system-on-system architecture, develop advanced applications powered by LLMs, and establish practical testing approaches. Key responsibilities include coordinating with Sales, Product, and Engineering teams to support end-to-end implementation while prioritizing safety and responsible deployment. Required skills include coding for production-level applications, prompt design, evaluation methods, agent systems, and retrieval architecture. The role focuses on solving the technical challenge of integrating machine learning tools into enterprise systems within a fast-paced engineering environment.
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