Sr. 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

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This role $285k

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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 · Sr. AI Engineer, Special Programs

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Senior AI Engineer role at a leading tech company in Palo Alto, CA, focusing on developing scalable systems and APIs for federal agencies. This position involves building advanced AI/ML applications to solve complex business problems, requiring strong Python proficiency along with experience in other programming languages. The ideal candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and deploy machine learning models that enhance operational efficiency and decision-making processes within large-scale systems. Candidates should have 5+ years of hands-on software engineering experience and a deep understanding of AI/ML technologies, including natural language processing and computer vision, to tackle challenges in federal program management and compliance.

Skills

Python AWS CI/CD

What you'll do

Design and develop AI/ML models to support federal agency programs.
Implement scalable systems and APIs for data processing and analysis.
Optimize existing machine learning pipelines for efficiency and accuracy.
Collaborate on the deployment of AI solutions in compliance with ITAR.
Conduct research and integrate new technologies into project workflows.

What we're looking for

5+ years of hands-on software engineering experience in scalable systems or AI/ML applications.
Strong proficiency in Python and other programming languages beneficial.
Experience building APIs and integrating with various data sources.
Ability to work on projects for federal agencies, adhering to ITAR requirements.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field required.

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