Sr. AI Engineer, Special Programs

SpaceX

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Work type: On-site
Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Salary: $220,000–$350,000 / yr
Posted: today

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This role $285k

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This role pays more than 90% of similar roles. Most pay $172,000–$246,150 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $285k versus about $209k 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 · Sr. AI Engineer, Special Programs

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Senior AI Engineer position available for federal agencies, requiring expertise in building scalable systems and APIs. This role involves developing advanced AI/ML applications to support complex government projects, focusing on Python with proficiency in other languages beneficial. The ideal candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that address significant business challenges at scale. Experience in creating robust, maintainable code for large-scale deployments is essential, along with a strong understanding of machine learning frameworks and cloud technologies. Candidates must meet ITAR requirements and have a solid background in software engineering, particularly in AI/ML domains.

Skills

Python AI/ML APIs Scalable Systems CI/CD

What you'll do

Design and develop AI/ML models to support federal agency operations.
Implement scalable systems and APIs using Python for data processing and analysis.
Conduct research on advanced AI techniques to enhance existing solutions.
Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements and deliverables for projects.
Ensure compliance with ITAR regulations in all AI engineering activities.

What we're looking for

5+ years of hands-on software engineering experience in scalable systems, APIs, or AI/ML applications.
Strong proficiency in Python and other programming languages beneficial.
Experience building AI/ML applications required.
ITAR compliance requirements must be met.
U.S. Department of State certification for ITAR necessary.

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