Principal AI Engineer, Special Programs

SpaceX

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Work type: On-site
Location: Palo Alto, CA
Salary: $220,000–$350,000 / yr
Posted: today

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role $285k

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This role pays more than 87% of similar roles. Most pay $182,175–$259,284 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $285k versus about $221k 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.

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TL;DR · Principal AI Engineer, Special Programs

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The Principal AI Engineer role at Special Programs in Palo Alto, CA is a senior position within the engineering team responsible for developing advanced AI solutions for federal agencies. This engineer will lead the design and implementation of scalable systems and APIs using Python and other languages, focusing on machine learning applications that address complex business challenges. The ideal candidate possesses over six years of hands-on experience with a strong proficiency in Python, along with expertise in AI/ML frameworks and tools. They must also be adept at working within ITAR compliance requirements for U.S. government projects.

Skills

Python AWS CI/CD

What you'll do

Design and develop advanced AI/ML solutions for federal agencies.
Build scalable systems and APIs using Python and other languages as needed.
Implement machine learning models to address complex data challenges.
Ensure compliance with ITAR regulations in AI project development.
Collaborate on the deployment and maintenance of AI applications.

What we're looking for

6+ years of hands-on software engineering experience in building scalable systems, APIs, or AI/ML applications.
Strong proficiency in Python; knowledge of other programming languages is beneficial.
Experience with AI and machine learning application development.
Ability to work on projects for federal agencies.
ITAR compliance required.

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