Principal Ai Security Software Engineer (starshield)

SpaceX

Hawthorne, CA, United States
Base: $220,500.00 - $300,000.00 py; bonus/equity: ...
On-site
Software engineering in python c++ or golang
Experience with llms and llm-based agents
Security solutions for operating systems
This role leverages AI to automate security efforts and ensure safe integration into Starshield's space-based mesh networks

Job Summary

  • This role leverages AI to automate security efforts and ensure safe integration into Starshield's space-based mesh networks.
  • Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in STEM plus 8+ years of experience or 10+ years of equivalent professional experience.
  • The position offers a base salary range of $220,500 to $300,000 per year with potential for additional stock incentives.

Matching Summary

This role leverages AI to automate security efforts and ensure safe integration into Starshield's space-based mesh networks.

Salary

Base: $220,500.00 - $300,000.00 per year; Bonus/Equity: Stock options, long-term cash awards, and discretionary bonuses available; Benefits: Medical, vision, dental, 401(k), paid parental leave, and up to 3 weeks vacation

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Software engineering in Python C++ or Golang
  • Experience with LLMs and LLM-based agents
  • Security solutions for operating systems
  • Network and OS security expertise
  • Incident response and adversary detection

Nice-to-have

  • Ability to deal with ambiguity and learn quickly
  • Experience red-teaming and penetration testing LLMs
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience deploying scalable LLM infrastructure
  • Proven track record of taking ownership

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in CS or STEM discipline
  • 8+ years professional experience in security software development
  • Active Top Secret Security Clearance required
  • Must be US citizen or eligible for ITAR authorization

Work Rights

Must be US citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee

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