Operations Engineer, Applied AI (Application Software)

SpaceX

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Work type: On-site
Location: McGregor, TXBastrop, TXCape Canaveral, FLHawthorne, CARedmond, WABrownsville, TXVandenberg, CA
Posted: 91 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 50 roles within 25 mi

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

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The Operations Engineer, Applied AI (Application Software) serves as a technical partner within the internal teams to 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. Key responsibilities include advising on system-on-system architecture, developing advanced applications powered by LLMs, and creating practical testing approaches. The position requires proficiency in coding, prompt design, evaluation methods, agent systems, and retrieval architecture. Candidates must demonstrate experience shipping real-world applications using large language models and related machine learning tools. The work focuses on solving technical challenges related to AI product design, integration, and responsible deployment within an enterprise setting.

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Large Language Models LLM Machine Learning Prompt Design Retrieval Architecture Agent Systems System Architecture AI Integration Production-level Applications

What you'll do

Design technical approaches and strategies to incorporate large language models into internal products and infrastructure.
Build prototypes and proof-of-concept applications to demonstrate effective integration with Spok/Grok.
Advise internal teams on system-on-system architecture and the development of advanced LLM-powered applications.
Develop practical testing approaches and robust system designs to deliver meaningful results for various programs.
Serve as the main technical point of contact to coordinate end-to-end project outcomes with internal teams.
Monitor and maintain knowledge of evolving LLM technologies, best practices, and industry tools.
Support cross-functional teams through the full lifecycle from early exploration to successful implementation.

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 pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg.
Must be a U.S. citizen, national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or eligible for Department of State authorization.
Ability to work onsite and travel up to 25% of the time.
Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
Ability to code with a track record of developing production-level applications (preferred).
Experience shipping real-world applications using large language models and machine learning tools (preferred).

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