Principal Software Engineer (platform Team)

SpaceX

Sunnyvale, CA, United States
On-site
7+ years production platform experience
Ai platform architecture and security
Frontier model onboarding and scaling
The role involves setting the technical vision to build foundational tooling that empowers every team at SpaceX to harness AI effectively

Job Summary

  • The role involves setting the technical vision to build foundational tooling that empowers every team at SpaceX to harness AI effectively.
  • You will architect platforms that convert engineering know-how into tested software and automation while pioneering risk-mitigation tools like intelligent code review.
  • This position requires leading high-impact initiatives with full ownership over strategy, design, implementation, and successful company-wide rollout of AI capabilities.

Matching Summary

The role involves setting the technical vision to build foundational tooling that empowers every team at SpaceX to harness AI effectively.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 7+ years production platform experience
  • AI platform architecture and security
  • Frontier model onboarding and scaling
  • Docker container gateway systems
  • Proxy system optimization

Nice-to-have

  • Entrepreneurial technical leadership
  • Cultural change toward AI-first workflows
  • Mentoring senior engineers
  • Cross-functional strategic collaboration

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in CS or Engineering
  • 7+ years building scalable production platforms
  • 9+ years experience if no degree held

Work Rights

Not specified

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