SpaceX is seeking a Member of Technical Staff for its Government team, focused on engineering and deploying AI capabilities for government systems. The ideal candidate will have experience in software development, specifically in AI/ML applications, and will collaborate with various teams while ensuring adherence to safety and ethical standards
Job Summary
This team focuses on engineering and deploying AI capabilities to make them maximally useful for missions while upholding safety and ethical standards.
Candidates will design, build, and optimize integrations between AI frontier models and government systems, platforms, and data environments.
The role offers a total rewards package including base salary, stock options, comprehensive medical coverage, and paid parental leave.
Matching Summary
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SpaceX is seeking a Member of Technical Staff for its Government team, focused on engineering and deploying AI capabilities for government systems. The ideal candidate will have experience in software development, specifically in AI/ML applications, and will collaborate with various teams while ensuring adherence to safety and ethical standards.
Salary
Base: $150,000.00 - $350,000.00 per year; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for long-term incentives, stock options, and discretionary bonuses; Benefits: Comprehensive medical, vision, dental, 401(k), paid vacation, and sick leave
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Bachelor's degree in CS or STEM
2+ years professional software experience
Python proficiency for scalable systems
Experience with large language models
Top Secret Security Clearance eligibility
Nice-to-have
Government or public sector tech experience
Strong product sensibility for ambiguous needs
Prior work on AI safety and governance
Cloud platform and containerization knowledge
Open-source AI project contributions
Key Requirements
Must obtain and maintain Top Secret Security Clearance
U.S. citizenship or eligible immigration status per ITAR
Willingness to work extended hours and weekends
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
Work Rights
Must be U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee