Sr. Ai Engineer, Special Programs - Top Secret Clearance

SpaceX

Washington, DC, United States
Base: $220,000 - $350,000 py; bonus/equity: stock ...
On-site
Active top secret or top secret sci clearance
5+ years software engineering experience
Bachelor's degree in cs or related field
Sr. AI engineers will own the strategy, execution, and deployment of mission-critical AI solutions for U.S. federal agencies

Job Summary

  • Sr. AI engineers will own the strategy, execution, and deployment of mission-critical AI solutions for U.S. federal agencies.
  • The role requires designing integrations between frontier AI models like Grok and secure government systems while ensuring compliance.
  • Compensation ranges from $220,000 to $350,000 per year plus stock options, bonuses, and comprehensive benefits.

Matching Summary

Sr. AI engineers will own the strategy, execution, and deployment of mission-critical AI solutions for U.S. federal agencies.

Salary

Base: $220,000 - $350,000 per year; Bonus/Equity: Stock options, long-term incentives, discretionary bonuses; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid leave

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Active Top Secret or Top Secret SCI clearance
  • 5+ years software engineering experience
  • Bachelor's degree in CS or related field
  • Python and/or TypeScript proficiency
  • Secure API design and HTTP protocol knowledge

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with government agencies or DoD projects
  • Familiarity with Terraform or Pulumi infrastructure tools
  • Proven track record of production ML deployments
  • Ability to work extended hours and weekends
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

Key Requirements

  • Active Top Secret or Top Secret SCI clearance
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Mathematics
  • 5+ years of hands-on software engineering experience
  • U.S. citizenship or eligible immigration status under ITAR

Work Rights

Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee

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