Operations Engineer, Applied AI (Application Software)

SpaceX

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Work type: On-site
Location: Starbase, TX
Posted: 45 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 49 roles within 25 mi

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TL;DR · Operations Engineer, Applied AI (Application Software)

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Operations Engineer, Applied AI (Application Software) serves as a technical partner helping internal teams explore platform capabilities and design strategies for incorporating large language models into products and infrastructure. This role involves collaborating with Sales, Product, and Engineering teams to build prototypes, proof-of-concept applications, and robust system designs that integrate with Spok/Grok. The position requires developing practical testing approaches and advising on system-on-system architecture while staying current on evolving LLM technologies and best practices. Key technical competencies include coding for production-level applications, prompt design, evaluation methods, agent systems, and retrieval architecture. The role focuses on the specific domain of integrating large language models into enterprise environments to create powerful AI-powered solutions. Candidates must possess a STEM degree and experience in engineering or operations while navigating fast-paced environments to deliver results across multiple parallel priorities.

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LLM Large Language Models Prompt Design Retrieval Architecture Agent Systems Machine Learning System Architecture AI Integration Product Design Testing Process Improvement

What you'll do

Identify internal team needs to design technical approaches that align with specific program goals.
Serve as the primary technical point of contact for end-to-end project coordination and execution.
Build prototypes and proof-of-concept applications to demonstrate effective integration with Grok/LLM platforms.
Advise on system-on-system architecture for advanced applications powered by large language models.
Develop practical testing approaches and robust system designs to deliver measurable results.
Monitor and integrate evolving LLM technologies, best practices, and tools into company infrastructure.
Design and implement AI features including prompt design, evaluation methods, agent systems, and retrieval architecture.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in a STEM or engineering discipline.
1+ years of experience working in engineering or operations/process development.
Ability to code and a track record of developing production-level applications.
Experience shipping real-world applications using large language models and machine learning tools.
Knowledge of LLM techniques including prompt design, evaluation methods, agent systems, and retrieval architecture.
Experience in AI product design, development, integration, or testing.
Ability to pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg.
Must be a U.S. citizen, national, lawful permanent resident, or eligible for required export control authorizations.

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